A West Yorkshire Police officer faces additional serious sexual charges in an expanding investigation that has sent shockwaves through the police community. New Allegations Emerge Against Leeds-Based Officer
PC Jo Lavender, 43, who was previously charged with one count of rape, now faces five additional rape charges and two counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14 years old. The Professional Standards Directorate of West Yorkshire Police has maintained the officer’s suspension throughout their investigation.
More from West Yorkshire Police
View all West Yorkshire Police coverage
- Bradford ‘Max’ Drug Line Bosses Banged Up After Major Police Sting
- Man Found with Serious Facial Injuries in Bradford
- Serious Crash in Leeds: Driver in Hospital After Medical Episode at Wheel
- Have You Seen Omar Cole? Manhunt Underway in Batley
- Murder Probe Launched After 16-Year-Old Girl Dies in Leeds
- Police Hunt Man Wanted for Stalking and Restraining Order Breach in Bradford
More from West Yorkshire Police
View all West Yorkshire Police coverage
- Bradford ‘Max’ Drug Line Bosses Banged Up After Major Police Sting
- Man Found with Serious Facial Injuries in Bradford
- Serious Crash in Leeds: Driver in Hospital After Medical Episode at Wheel
- Have You Seen Omar Cole? Manhunt Underway in Batley
- Murder Probe Launched After 16-Year-Old Girl Dies in Leeds
- Police Hunt Man Wanted for Stalking and Restraining Order Breach in Bradford
More from West Yorkshire Police
View all West Yorkshire Police coverage
- Bradford ‘Max’ Drug Line Bosses Banged Up After Major Police Sting
- Man Found with Serious Facial Injuries in Bradford
- Serious Crash in Leeds: Driver in Hospital After Medical Episode at Wheel
- Have You Seen Omar Cole? Manhunt Underway in Batley
- Murder Probe Launched After 16-Year-Old Girl Dies in Leeds
- Police Hunt Man Wanted for Stalking and Restraining Order Breach in Bradford