In January 2026, the Offender Database reported that Stephen Reynolds, 28, of Leicestershire, was charged with two counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration. Reynolds is a serving police constable with Leicestershire Police, though he has been suspended from the force following these allegations.
The charges stem from an investigation into incidents allegedly occurring in 2019. The offences involve one adult female victim who is known to Reynolds. Because the legal proceedings are currently at the charging and initial court appearance stage, the details regarding the specific circumstances of the alleged rapes remain subject to court testimony. Reynolds was granted police bail following his arrest and charge.
Leicestershire Police confirmed that Reynolds is scheduled to make his first appearance at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. As the case involves a serving officer, the force’s Professional Standards Department is conducting a parallel internal investigation in conjunction with the criminal proceedings.
At this stage of the judicial process, a sentence has not yet been determined, as the case is moving toward trial. If convicted of these serious sexual offences, Reynolds faces a significant custodial sentence and would be required to sign the Sex Offenders Register. He would also face immediate dismissal from the police service and be added to the College of Policing Barred List.
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