West Yorkshire Officer Charged with Child Rape

PC Marcus Newbold, a 29-year-old officer from West Yorkshire Police, has been charged with multiple child sex offences, including the rape of a girl under the age of 13. The alleged offences occurred between 2007 and 2011, with the charges reported to authorities in September 2022. Newbold, who joined the police force in January 2021, has been suspended from duty since the allegations surfaced. He faces a total of eight charges, including assault by penetration and inciting sexual activity, all related to a single victim. Newbold is scheduled to appear before Leeds Magistrates' Court on January 3, 2025. The police have emphasized the seriousness of the charges and are cooperating with the legal process.