Many years later the alleged victim sought counselling and decided to report the matter to the police, jurors heard.
In a police interview the defendant denied the allegations and said he had no recollection of ever knowing the girl.
In a further interview Mr Lockwood speculated that the alleged victim might have been “obsessed” with him, which was why she was making untrue allegations.
From 2018 to 2022, Mr Lockwood was director general of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which handles complaints against police in England and Wales.
Due to his high-profile role there had been “extensive reporting” that he was facing allegations of a sexual nature, the court heard.
