PCSO Found Not Guilty Following Trial

*Wednesday, 5 February, 2025*

A Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) has been found not guilty of a number of off-duty sexual offences.  

PCSO Paul Simpkins, aged 42, who is based in Kirklees District, was found not guilty today (Wednesday, 5 February) of three counts of sexual assault following a trial at Bradford Crown Court.  

PCSO Simpkins has been suspended from duty from the outset of the investigation. This will now be reviewed alongside any misconduct proceedings.  

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