Officers charged with voyeurism and sex assault

Two West Yorkshire Police officers will appear in court after being charged with offences allegedly committed while off-duty.

Sgt Stephen Costello, who is based in Leeds, has been charged with sexual assault on a female over the age of 16, relating to an offence in Leeds in 2025.

The 34-year-old is suspended from duty and is due to appear at Bradford Magistrates' Court on 4 August.

PC Bobby Beattie, who is based in Bradford South, has been charged with voyeurism and perverting the course of justice.

The 27-year-old is also suspended from his duties and will appear at the same court on the same day.

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