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Ex-Cop Gets Sentence for Leeds Night Out Assaults
23 Jul
Summary
- Former officer sentenced for sexual assault and assault by beating.
- The offences occurred during a night out in Leeds in August 2025.
- He received a community order and must abstain from alcohol for 90 days.
A former West Yorkshire Police officer, Ben Hutchison, has received a sentence for serious offences committed against two women. The 26-year-old admitted to sexual assault and assault by beating, stemming from incidents during a night out in Leeds in August 2025.
Hutchison appeared at Leeds Crown Court, where he was handed a community order. This sentence mandates participation in rehabilitation activities and the completion of 120 hours of unpaid work. Additionally, he is required to abstain from consuming alcohol for a period of 90 days.
Originally from Rochdale, Hutchison had resigned from his position with West Yorkshire Police in April. Despite his resignation, the force indicated that he would still face a gross misconduct hearing. The purpose of this hearing is to determine if he should be permanently banned from the policing profession.
