Detective acquitted in strangulation case

2 hours ago

Julia BrysonYorkshire

News image — Det Con Dean Hammond, who worked in Wakefield, was accused of offences against his former partner

BBC Generic view of a rear bumper on a police car, with the word POLICE in red lettering on a yellow background. — Det Con Dean Hammond, who worked in Wakefield, was accused of offences against his former partner

A police detective who was charged with strangling, beating and controlling a former partner has been formally acquitted.

Det Con Dean Hammond, 46, who works in Wakefield District for West Yorkshire Police, had previously pleaded not guilty to charges of intentional strangulation, assault by beating and controlling and coercive behaviour.

The charges related to allegations of offences in the Hull area, but were dropped at Hull Crown Court on 10 March after the prosecution offered no evidence.

Hammond remains suspended and misconduct proceedings would be considered in due course, police said.

The charges were brought after an investigation by Humberside Police, and were discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service.

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