West Yorkshire Police officer now facing seventh rape charge
Additional charges have been made against the 43 year old
Last updated 9th Jul 2025
A West Yorkshire Police officer, who's already suspended from duty after being charged with rape, is now facing a seventh allegation.
43 year old PC Jo Lavender, who's based in the Leeds district, has been charged with the rape of a further victim.
He was already facing six counts of rape and two counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14.
All of the offences are said to have happened while he was off duty, against three female victims.
He is due before York Magistrates Court on July 15.
Lavender remains suspended from duty, pending an investigation by West Yorkshire Police’s Professional Standards Directorate.