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Ex-Officer Faces Trial for 1996 Assault
9 Jan
Summary
- Former officer Nigel Brown faces assault charges from 1996.
- The alleged incident occurred at Dewsbury Police Station.
- His trial is scheduled for August 2027 at Leeds Crown Court.
Nigel Brown, a 70-year-old former police officer, is awaiting trial for an alleged indecent assault that occurred nearly 30 years ago. The charges stem from an incident on October 2, 1996, at Dewsbury Police Station, where Brown was a serving officer with West Yorkshire Police.
Brown was formally charged by postal requisition on September 5 of last year, with West Yorkshire Police confirming the details. He subsequently appeared before Kirklees Magistrates' Court on October 15. The force has stated that Brown was a serving officer at the time of the alleged offense.
The case has been scheduled for trial at Leeds Crown Court on August 31, 2027. This significant delay between the alleged incident and the trial date highlights the protracted nature of justice in some historical cases.
