In a significant and deeply troubling development, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officer PC Dean Dempster, 34, who was assigned to GMP’s Oldham district, has been charged with sexual assault on a child under 13 and misconduct in a public office. These grave charges were formally brought forth on Sunday, December 31, 2023, following an extensive investigation conducted by GMP.
PC Dean Dempster has been remanded into custody and is currently awaiting legal proceedings. He is scheduled to appear before the Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Monday, January 1, 2024, where the charges will be formally addressed, and the legal process will begin.
In light of the profoundly serious nature of the charges, PC Dean Dempster has been immediately suspended from his duties within GMP, pending the outcome of the ongoing legal proceedings. It is anticipated that misconduct proceedings will be initiated, as deemed necessary, following the conclusion of the criminal case.
The allegations have sent shockwaves throughout the Greater Manchester Police force and the wider community. The GMP has expressed its commitment to cooperating fully with the legal process and has emphasized its unwavering dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals within its jurisdiction.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the public’s faith in the justice system and the police force remains of utmost importance. The GMP is determined to maintain the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and transparency throughout this challenging time.
