A West Yorkshire Police sergeant from Bradford, Sergeant Edward Howard, is set to appear in court charged with assault and intentional strangulation following an alleged off-duty incident in Kirklees on 10 November 2025.
Sergeant Howard is due before Leeds Magistrates’ Court on 9 June. The charges relate to the incident that took place last November.
Following the allegations, West Yorkshire Police removed Sergeant Howard from frontline duties and placed him on restricted duties while the investigation and legal process proceed.
The charges against Sergeant Edward Howard outline serious allegations of assault and strangulation connected to the off-duty event in Kirklees.
West Yorkshire Police has taken action to distance Sergeant Howard from frontline policing pending the outcome of the legal proceedings, demonstrating the force’s commitment to accountability.
The case will be heard on 9 June at Leeds Magistrates’ Court, with further details expected as the legal process unfolds.
Originally published by UKNIP.
