Policeman faces rape allegation

Lee Wilcox, 44, made a brief appearance in the dock for a preliminary hearing at Leeds Crown Court yesterday when a timetable was set for his case.

The police constable is also charged with sexual assault and misconduct in a public office.

The case was adjourned to a plea and case management hearing on November 30 and a provisional trial date was arranged for February next year.

The Recorder of Leeds, Judge Peter Collier QC said he would discuss with the Recorder of Sheffield a venue for the trial.

He continued Wilcox’s bail on conditions including residence, the continued surrender of his passport and for him not to enter a specified area of Doncaster indicated to him on a map.