Sexual abuse

Police Officer Sentenced to 4 Years Imprisonment for Rape and Sexual Assault

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Jun 10, 2025 — 1 min read

West Yorkshire Police officer, PC Ben Bottomley, aged 23, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment for rape and one year imprisonment for sexual assault by penetration, to be served concurrently. The sentences were handed down at Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday, June 11. Both offences occurred prior to and during Bottomley's time as a police officer, with the rape occurring before he joined the force and the sexual assault by penetration happening while he was a student officer. The conviction followed an investigation by West Yorkshire Police's professional standards directorate into off-duty offences reported to the police after Bottomley joined the force.

Key Takeaways:

PC Ben Bottomley was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment for rape and 1 year imprisonment for sexual assault by penetration, to be served concurrently.
The rape occurred prior to Bottomley joining West Yorkshire Police, while the sexual assault by penetration occurred while he was a student officer.
Bottomley will be subject to the requirements of the Sex Offenders Register for life.
An accelerated misconduct hearing is due to take place next month with a view to adding Bottomley to the College of Policing's Barred list, preventing him from gaining further employment in policing.
Detective Chief Superintendent Tanya Wilkins stated that the victim showed immense courage in coming forward to report the offences and that the police and partners will take action against offenders, regardless of their occupation.
PC Bottomley demonstrated a disregard for the victim's right to consent, and will now be subject to extra conditions as a convicted sex offender.

Statistics:

4 years: length of imprisonment for rape
1 year: length of imprisonment for sexual assault by penetration
Life: duration of requirement to be on the Sex Offenders Register

Sources:

"Police officer sentenced to four years for rape and sexual assault offenses" - exact date and publication not specified
Detective Chief Superintendent Tanya Wilkins - exact title and organization not specified
Sheffield Crown Court - exact date: Wednesday, June 11

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