Former police officer sentenced to 14 years for sexual assault and child pornography in Oldham
manchestereveningnews.co.uk — November 18, 2024, 07:01 AM UTC
Dean Dempster, a former police officer, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl and possessing child pornography. His crimes were uncovered after he assaulted the girl during a police call in Oldham. Dempster, 35, had a history of inappropriate online searches and was found with thousands of child abuse images on his devices. The investigation into his actions is ongoing, with police seeking to access additional data from his iCloud. His sentencing has caused distress within the police community, with officers facing public backlash. Dempster's actions have raised concerns about trust in law enforcement, particularly among parents in the area.