Cheshire Constabulary

Police Officer Supplied Anabolic Steroids And Shared BODYCAM Footage Before Quitting Force

A former police officer supplied anabolic steroids to a man and shared confidential body-worn video footage on three separate occasions, a misconduct hearing has found. Former Cheshire Police Constable Shannon Burt, appeared before an accelerated misconduct hearing on August 18, 2026. The hearing was told that Burt had shared body-worn video footage on various dates… Continue reading Police Officer Supplied Anabolic Steroids And Shared BODYCAM Footage Before Quitting Force

Firearms Cop PC William Matthews Barred From Policing Over Drug And Nitrous Oxide Messages

A CHESHIRE Police firearms officer has been barred from policing after sending and receiving messages indicating familiarity with controlled drugs and the recreational use of Nitrous Oxide. Former PC William Matthews was the subject of an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing on August 10, 2026. The hearing considered messages and online activity on Matthews’ personal mobile phone… Continue reading Firearms Cop PC William Matthews Barred From Policing Over Drug And Nitrous Oxide Messages

Detective Inspector Victoria Shelton Accused Of Trying To Influence Investigation Involving Suspect’s Family

A Cheshire detective inspector will face an accelerated misconduct hearing over allegations that she attempted to influence a police investigation after failing to disclose a personal conflict of interest. Detective Inspector Victoria Shelton became involved in an investigation in February 2026 despite a personal connection to the suspect’s family. It is alleged she accessed police… Continue reading Detective Inspector Victoria Shelton Accused Of Trying To Influence Investigation Involving Suspect’s Family

PC Shannon Burt Faces Misconduct Hearing Over Alleged Steroid Supply

It is alleged that PC Shannon Burt was involved in the supply of Class C anabolic steroids while serving as a Cheshire Police officer, compromising her position and bringing discredit upon the police service. It is further alleged that, on three separate occasions while serving with Greater Manchester Police, she shared body-worn video clips with… Continue reading PC Shannon Burt Faces Misconduct Hearing Over Alleged Steroid Supply

The Cop And The Child Sex Offender: Officer’s Secret Friendship Ends Police Career

A police officer who maintained a close friendship with a convicted child sex offender serving a 30-year prison sentence and failed to disclose the relationship would have been dismissed without notice had he not resigned days before a misconduct hearing. Former PC Philip Reeves resigned from Cheshire Constabulary on 8 June, just two days before… Continue reading The Cop And The Child Sex Offender: Officer’s Secret Friendship Ends Police Career

DS Emma Myers Cleared Of Dishonesty After Misconduct Panel Hears Detective Was Under Extreme Pressure In Understaffed Police Unit

A senior detective accused of falsely reporting sick to attend her daughter’s rowing competition has been cleared after a misconduct panel heard she was working under intense pressure in an overstretched police department while covering a more senior role. Detective Sergeant Emma Myers faced misconduct proceedings after it was alleged she falsely reported sick between… Continue reading DS Emma Myers Cleared Of Dishonesty After Misconduct Panel Hears Detective Was Under Extreme Pressure In Understaffed Police Unit

Sex Claims, Racism Rows, Lies To Bosses And A Child Image Conviction: More Than A Dozen Police Officers From Ten Forces Face Misconduct Hearings In One Week

Sex assault allegations at a leisure venue, racist WhatsApp-style messages, dishonesty over fitness tests, vetting failures, misuse of police systems and a child image conviction were all examined in one extraordinary week of misconduct hearings spanning forces across England. More than a dozen police officers from at least ten forces faced misconduct hearings within the… Continue reading Sex Claims, Racism Rows, Lies To Bosses And A Child Image Conviction: More Than A Dozen Police Officers From Ten Forces Face Misconduct Hearings In One Week

Misconduct Hearings Today – Monday 16th February 2026

A Hertfordshire constable accused of grabbing a colleague beneath her breast, a Met officer alleged to have made racially offensive comments, and a Cheshire detective said to have falsely reported sick are all facing disciplinary proceedings. Three police officers from forces in England are due to face misconduct hearings over separate allegations involving inappropriate conduct,… Continue reading Misconduct Hearings Today – Monday 16th February 2026

Misconduct Hearings Starting Today – Thursday Day 12th February 2026

Five officers face misconduct hearings today over dishonesty, vetting failures and alleged misuse of police systems Five police officers from forces across England will face misconduct proceedings today (Thursday 12 February) over allegations ranging from dishonesty and vetting failures to the alleged misuse of police computer systems. Among those listed is Detective Sergeant Emma Myers,… Continue reading Misconduct Hearings Starting Today – Thursday Day 12th February 2026

PC Abdul Sadir Who Contacted 53 Women And Shared Naked And Sexualised Images Of Himself Is Dismissed

Cheshire police officer dismissed after misconduct hearing over sexualised messages and sharing crime scene images A Cheshire Constabulary police officer has been dismissed without notice following an accelerated misconduct hearing that examined inappropriate online behaviour, unsolicited sexual images and the improper sharing of police information. Police Constable Abdul Sadir was the subject of an accelerated… Continue reading PC Abdul Sadir Who Contacted 53 Women And Shared Naked And Sexualised Images Of Himself Is Dismissed

DS Emma Myers Pulling A Sickie While Meant To Be Running Serious Crime.

A police officer is facing misconduct proceedings over allegations that she falsely reported being unwell while scheduled to cover a senior detective role. It is alleged that Emma Myers, a Detective Sergeant, reported sick between 9 and 12 May 2024, including on dates when she had been rostered to provide Detective Inspector cover. The force… Continue reading DS Emma Myers Pulling A Sickie While Meant To Be Running Serious Crime.

Cheshire Detective Faces Gross Misconduct Hearing Over Claims Of Years-long Unwanted Messages, Social Media Contact And Abusing His Position

A Cheshire Police detective is set to face a Gross Misconduct panel over a catalogue of allegations accusing him of repeatedly contacting women without invitation, misusing social media, and abusing his authority as a supervisor. Detective Sergeant Needham will appear before a misconduct panel to answer a series of allegations said to amount to breaches… Continue reading Cheshire Detective Faces Gross Misconduct Hearing Over Claims Of Years-long Unwanted Messages, Social Media Contact And Abusing His Position

Creepy Cop ‘Used Police System To Stalk Female Colleagues’

Officer accused of trawling force database to track down women on Instagram. A police officer is facing the sack after allegedly using official police systems to snoop on female colleagues — so he could slide into their DMs. PC Charlie Marshall, a serving officer with Hertfordshire Constabulary, is accused of abusing the force’s internal ‘Directory’… Continue reading Creepy Cop ‘Used Police System To Stalk Female Colleagues’

Racist Rant Officer Sent Vile WhatsApps for Two Years – Then Quit Before He Could Be Booted Out

A police constable who sent racist and offensive messages for more than two years has escaped formal dismissal by quitting just weeks before he was due to face a misconduct hearing. Anthony Murphy, a former constable with Cheshire Police, fired off a string of hateful WhatsApp messages between May 2021 and August 2023, while still… Continue reading Racist Rant Officer Sent Vile WhatsApps for Two Years – Then Quit Before He Could Be Booted Out

Cheshire Constabulary Employee Natalie Mottram To Appear In Court After Anti Corruption Probe

A Cheshire Constabulary employee is due to appear in court next month following an investigation into the alleged unauthorised disclosure of information. Following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) directed investigation, conducted by the National Crime Agency (NCA) on behalf of Cheshire Constabulary, Natalie Mottram has been charged with unauthorised access to computer material… Continue reading Cheshire Constabulary Employee Natalie Mottram To Appear In Court After Anti Corruption Probe

Cheshire Police Officer Dismissed After Off Duty Assault Conviction

A police staff member was convicted of Assault and Criminal Damage (December 2020) in relation to an incident off duty on 16 December 2019. Outcome: Dismissed  

Detention Officer With Cheshire Police Gets Final Written Warning After Excessive Use Of Force On A Female.

On 1st March 2020 a Detention Officer working at the East Cheshire Custody Facility in Middlewich used force on a female detainee which was excessive and used techniques which were not approved within with the personal safety training manual.