Overview

• PC Ben Bottomley was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court to four years for rape and one year for sexual assault by penetration, to be served consecutively
• The offences were committed off duty against one adult female, leading to his suspension when the force’s Professional Standards Directorate opened its investigation in June 2023
• He must register on the Sex Offenders Register for life and will be subject to extra conditions as a convicted sex offender
• An accelerated misconduct hearing is scheduled next month to pursue his addition to the College of Policing’s barred list
• West Yorkshire Police said the case highlights its commitment to holding officers accountable and protecting women from sexual violence