Yorkshire PC suspended over ‘fling with senior officer’ now ‘probed over affair with drugs kingpin’
Rookie police officer who was suspended at age 21 over ‘fling with senior officer’ is now ‘being probed over affair with drugs kingpin’
A junior police officer who was suspended from duty after an alleged improper relationship with a married police chief is now reportedly being investigated over an alleged affair with a drugs boss.
PC Caitlin Howarth, then-aged 21, was suspended from West Yorkshire Police in November 2021 after being accused of having an affair with her commanding officer Chief Superintendent Daniel Greenwood, who was 38 at the time.
However, their alleged relationship reportedly only came to light following an investigation by anti-corruption police officers over her links with a drug kingpin who is now behind bars for supplying heroin.
PC Howarth, a probationary officer, is still suspended from duty while West Yorkshire Police’s Professional Standards Directorate continue to investigate the claims.
PC Caitlin Howarth (pictured) who was suspended from duty after an alleged improper relationship with a married police chief is now reportedly being investigated over an alleged affair with a drugs boss
PC Caitlin Howarth (pictured), then-aged 21, was suspended from West Yorkshire Police in November 2021 after being accused of having an affair with her commanding officer
The force’s Chief Constable has reportedly been made aware of PC Howarth’s alleged misconduct, the Sun reports.
Chief Supt Greenwood – a Bradford District Commander – has been in the West Yorkshire Police for almost 20 years. He was also suspended following the alleged affair.
The force’s Chief Constable John Robins will be given the final word on action taken against both officers.
Rookie police constable Howarth, who lives with her mother in Bingley, West Yorkshire posts photos of herself in revealing clothing on social media – including to her Instagram account which has more than 10,000 followers.
Chief Supt Greenwood (pictured) – a Bradford District Commander – has been in the West Yorkshire Police for almost 20 years. He was also suspended following the alleged affair.
She does not reference her job as a PC on her social media.
New PCs must serve two years as a probationary officer.
A police spokeswoman told the Sun: ‘There is an ongoing investigation and for that reason we are not prepared to comment.’