Rookie female cop, 24, suspended over ‘flings with married police chief & jailed drug kingpin’

A ROOKIE cop has been suspended over an alleged fling with a married police chief and a drug kingpin.

PC Caitlin Howarth was aged 21 when she allegedly had a tryst with Chief Superintendent Daniel Greenwood - 17 years her senior.

5

5

The relationship was apparently uncovered when West Yorkshire Police launched an investigation into alleged links between Howarth and a jailed heroin dealer, it is said.

Howarth, now aged 24, has been suspended from the force and was yesterday charged with misconduct in a public office over the alleged fling with the prisoner.

The student officer, who works in the Bradford district, is set to appear at York Magistrates' Court on March 7.

Chief Supt Greenwood has worked for West Yorkshire Police for almost 20 years.

Read more news

MANIPULATIVE MONSTER

How killer Hindley hid secret lesbian affair with ex-nun prison guard

FORBIDDEN FLING

Prison officer who gave birth to murderer's baby sobs as she walks free

The Bradford District Commander has been suspended on full pay following the claims.

One source said everyone was left "shocked" by the "family man's" suspension.

The force said: "A West Yorkshire Police student officer has been charged with misconduct in a public office.

"PC Caitlin Howarth, 24, who works in Bradford District, is due to appear at York Magistrates Court on March 7.

Most read in The Sun

col's confession

Coleen Rooney reveals shock secret about her marriage to husband Wayne

can't hack it

I'm A Celeb star is first to spark quit fears as she claims to 'HATE' show

ROYAL RAID

Major Windsor Castle security scare as masked men raid estate while royals sleep

PARTY ON

Strictly AXE Blackpool party after scandals - so cast take over hotel bars instead

"The charge relates to a relationship with a notifiable association with criminal connections.

"She is currently suspended from duty."

5

5

5