Police officer sentenced to 14 years for sexual assault of girl in Oldham

A police officer, Dean Dempster, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a girl under 10 during a call to her home in Oldham in 2023. Dempster turned off his body camera before the assault and later took a photo of the abuse. During a police investigation, authorities found evidence of Dempster's sexual interest in children, including disturbing online searches and nearly 3,000 child abuse images on his devices. He was arrested after a complaint about his conduct was made. Dempster, who had been on restricted duties, admitted to sexual assault and other charges. He will be on the sex offenders' register for life. The police have expressed their outrage and emphasized their commitment to protecting children.