West Yorkshire Police PC admits stealing £10 while on duty
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PC Stephen Knott appeared at Bradford Magistrates' Court and admitted theft
A West Yorkshire Police officer who admitted stealing £10 while on duty has been given a community order.
At Bradford Magistrates' Court, PC Stephen Knott, who is based in Holmfirth and currently suspended from duty, pleaded guilty to a theft charge related to an incident on 22 September.
It follows an Independent Office for Police Conduct-directed investigation conducted by West Yorkshire Police.
PC Knott was told to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work in the next 12 months.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £95 and costs worth £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
The force said a misconduct investigation will now commence following the conclusion of court proceedings.
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