Former Nottinghamshire Detective Charged with Rape, Assault

Neil Bellamy, a 60-year-old former detective constable with Nottinghamshire Police, has been charged with four counts of rape, assault by penetration, and misconduct in a public office. The alleged offences occurred between 2006 and 2007, involving the same woman, while Bellamy was serving in a Domestic Abuse Support Unit at Oxclose Lane Police Station. He retired from the force in 2019, with his last role being in the fraud unit. Bellamy is scheduled to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on April 4. Nottinghamshire Police have stated they cannot comment further due to ongoing court proceedings and clarified that he should not be confused with another officer of the same name still employed with the force. The investigation was conducted by the force’s Public Protection unit.