South Yorkshire PCSO sentenced over assault on member of the public in Doncaster
The officer involved has been issued a curfew and ordered to pay a fine
Last updated 26th Feb 2026
A South Yorkshire Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) has been sentenced for assaulting a man in Doncaster last February.
PCSO Paula Fox, 55, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court today (February 26) to admit to one count of assault by beating, changing her plea from an earlier hearing.
PCSO Fox approached a man who was found kneeling on the pavement and aimed a kick between his legs.
CCTV footage captured the incident and two members of the public who witnessed it made complaints.
Fox has now been handed a curfew, requiring her to remain at home from 7pm to 7am for eight weeks.
She has also been ordered to pay £400 in court costs and a £114 surcharge.
An investigation was conducted by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
IOPC Director Emily Barry said: “The incident was witnessed by members of the public who understandably expressed concerns about her actions, leading to complaints that resulted in our independent investigation."
“There was no indication that PCSO Fox tried to engage in conversation or employ any other tactic before the kick. Her actions, in assaulting a member of the public, have the potential to reflect negatively on police colleagues, as well as impacting on the professional relationships they have with the communities they serve.”
PCSO Fox now faces a hearing South Yorkshire Police hearing over an allegation of gross misconduct.