Leeds police officer to return to duty after being cleared of sexual assault charges
By Alex Grant
Published 27th Jan 2026, 16:42 BST
A Leeds police officer has been cleared of sexual assault.
PC Gary Cavanagh, 61, who worked in Leeds, previously appeared at Bradford Crown Court charged with three counts of sexual assault relating to an off-duty offence.
A jury found PC Cavanagh not guilty in April 2025.
“As such, misconduct proceedings were not pursued and he was advised he can return to duty,” a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed.