Leeds officer charged with sexual assault, theft and misconduct while on and off duty with West Yorkshire Police
By Charles Gray
Published 2nd Jan 2026, 10:23 BST
A former police officer in Leeds is due to appear in court accused with a string of offences while on and off duty in Leeds.
Patrick Banks, 42, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, one count of theft and two counts of misconduct in a public office.
He will appear at Doncaster Magistrates Court on the morning of Tuesday, January 6.
The charges relate to offences both on and off duty when he was working as a Detective Constable in Leeds district.
He was suspended in May 2025 and has since left West Yorkshire Police.