Police officer denies assaulting three women in York nightclub

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 14:08 · Archive

A police officer denies three charges of sexual assault against women in a York nightclub nearly two years ago.

PC Martin Brough, 44, of Castleford, has pleaded not guilty to three charges of sexual assault. The prosecution alleged that Brough, who is not a member of North Yorkshire Police, attended Popworld nightclub in York nearly two years ago with a friend while off duty.

Prosecutor Michael Morley told York Crown Court that Brough allegedly deliberately touched three women on the bottom from behind as they danced on the club's dance floor. CCTV footage was presented to the jury which the prosecution says shows the alleged assaults taking place. Security staff noticed women 'reacting to something' as Brough passed them and escorted him from the building.

None of the three women will give evidence in the trial because police do not know their identities. After leaving the club, Brough allegedly told door staff he was a police officer and demanded to see their identification and security details, though Mr Morley noted that Brough was off duty and therefore not entitled to make such demands.

How it is being reported

• Police officer denies sexually assaulting 3 women in York nightclubA police officer allegedly sexually assaulted three women as they were dancing in a York nightclub, a jury has heard.York Press · 20 Oct, 13:08
• Police officer denies sexually assaulting 3 women in York nightclubA police officer allegedly sexually assaulted three women as they were dancing in a York nightclub, a jury has heard.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 20 Oct, 13:08

In this story: PC Martin Brough · Michael Morley · York Crown Court · North Yorkshire Police · Popworld · York · Castleford

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