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Police Officer Sentenced for Stalking, Erodes Public Trust

8/8/2025

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A West Yorkshire Police officer, Raza Mahmood, was sentenced for harassing a woman and her child by stalking them in his vehicle. He faces a 12-month community order, 80 hours of unpaid work, and a £764 fine. The court condemned his behavior for eroding public trust in law enforcement, while Mahmood remains suspended during ongoing internal investigations.

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Story summary

A West Yorkshire Police officer, Raza Mahmood, was sentenced for harassing a woman and her child by stalking them in his vehicle. He faces a 12-month community order, 80 hours of unpaid work, and a £764 fine. The court condemned his behavior for eroding public trust in law enforcement, while Mahmood remains suspended during ongoing internal investigations.