Police Staff Member Charged With Sexual Assault

*Monday, 15 May, 2023*

A West Yorkshire Police staff member is due to appear at court charged with sexual assault.

Matthew Oxby, 48, who works in Regional Scientific Support Services, has been charged with sexual assault of a female. He is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court on Thursday, 18 May. 

The charge relates to an incident which took place off duty in Wakefield city centre in December 2022.

Mr Oxby is currently suspended from duty.

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