Leicestershire Police constable charged with rape

A police constable from Leicestershire has been charged with raping a woman six years ago.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 6th Jan 2026
Last updated 6th Jan 2026

A Leicestershire Police constable has been charged with rape.

Stephen Reynolds, 28, is accused of two counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration.

The charges relate to a woman who is known to Reynolds in 2019.

He is suspended from the force and remains on police bail. He is due before Northampton magistrates tomorrow (7 Jan).

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