Jury fails to reach a verdict in the trial of a police sergeant accused of raping a woman after a night out
- Ben Lister was on trial accused of sexually assaulting and raping woman in 2016
- Jury told the offences took place after Lister and woman had been out drinking
- A judge discharged the jury after they failed to reach verdict on the two charges
- New court hearing date has been set for November 3 at Bradford Crown Court
A jury has failed to reach verdicts in the trial of a police sergeant accused of raping a woman after a night out.
Ben Lister, 36, an officer with West Yorkshire Police, was accused of sexually assaulting and raping a woman at a house in 2016, after they had both been drinking.
The week-long trial at Bradford Crown Court heard the woman conceived a baby as a result of the alleged rape.
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Lister, whose address cannot be published for legal reasons, denied one count of rape and one of assault by penetration.
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Judge Richard Mansell QC discharged the jury after they deliberated for more than 10 hours but were unable to reach verdicts.
A new court hearing was listed for November 3 to determine whether a retrial is being sought.
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