Police officer based in Wakefield charged with grievous bodily harm assault

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A West Yorkshire Police officer is due in court charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm.

Andrew Shaw, 50, a Detective Constable based at Wakefield District, is alleged to have committed the offence on June 6 2021.

The alleged incident took place off duty and the alleged victim is a person known to Det Cons Shaw.

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West Yorkshire Police said Det Cons Shaw was suspended from duty at the start of the investigation.

He is due to appear before Bradford Magistrates’ Court on December 10.

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