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Former West Yorkshire Detective Convicted of Misconduct for Relationship With Sex-Offence Victim

The IOPC says he abused his position for a sexual purpose.

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Overview

  • A Sheffield Crown Court jury found Wasim Bashir, 55, guilty of one count of misconduct in public office.
  • He was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced on 29 August.
  • The judge directed jurors to acquit him of a second misconduct count.
  • An IOPC-led inquiry found he had sex with the complainant on three occasions during the case and posted photos online without her consent.
  • West Yorkshire Police said he retired during the probe, yet misconduct proceedings will still seek to bar him from future policing work.