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South Yorkshire Police Officer Charged with Blackmail, Perverting Justice
Marie Thompson, a 28-year-old police constable with South Yorkshire Police in Doncaster, appeared in Leeds Magistrates' Court charged with blackmail and perverting the course of justice. She allegedly blackmailed a man into handing over £3,500 and made false notebook entries, with the charges stemming from the wrongful handling of an investigation she was involved in. Thompson was arrested in October 2023 and suspended from her duties pending an internal misconduct investigation conducted alongside the criminal case. Detective Superintendent James Axe, head of Professional Standards at South Yorkshire Police, emphasized the force's commitment to transparency and maintaining high standards, stating that any officer found guilty of criminal offenses or misconduct will be appropriately dealt with. Thompson has been bailed and is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on August 26, 2025. The police force continues to investigate and address the serious allegations against the serving officer to uphold public trust.

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