The North

PC Helena Stone Caught More Than Twice Over The Limit During Her Forces Christmas crackdown on boozed Drivers-up

A police officer was banned from the roads after she was caught drinking during her own force’s Christmas crackdown on boozed-up motorists. PC Helena Stone, 30, was more than twice over the limit when she was stopped behind the wheel of her Seat Leon in Oldham. Liverpool Magistrates’ Court heard how the officer, who serves… Continue reading PC Helena Stone Caught More Than Twice Over The Limit During Her Forces Christmas crackdown on boozed Drivers-up

Former Humberside officer would have been dismissed for fraudulent online gambling

A former Humberside Police officer who entered into a betting syndicate with the aim of facilitating fraudulent online gambling and money laundering would have been dismissed without notice if he had not already resigned, a police disciplinary panel has ruled. Following a directed Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation, an independently chaired panel found… Continue reading Former Humberside officer would have been dismissed for fraudulent online gambling

PC Adam Hoyle

A Merseyside Police officer is due to make his first appearance in court after being charged with misconduct in public office and computer misuse offences following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation. We investigated the conduct of PC Adam Hoyle, 39, following allegations he had abused his position for a sexual purpose. On… Continue reading PC Adam Hoyle

Two Disgraced Greater Manchester Police Officers Face The Sack This Week

Two disgraced Greater Manchester Police officers will face separate misconduct hearings this week and both are facing being sacked and placed on the police barred list after both being convicted of criminal offenses. Detective Constable Lee Cunliffe 40 from Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to arrange/facilitate the commission of a child sex… Continue reading Two Disgraced Greater Manchester Police Officers Face The Sack This Week

GMP Cop PC Paul Cleasby Due in Court Charged With Assault of A Adult and A Child

A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officer is due to make his first appearance in court charged with two counts of assault by beating, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The charges relate to a domestic incident that the officer was called out to on 18 November 2021. It is alleged… Continue reading GMP Cop PC Paul Cleasby Due in Court Charged With Assault of A Adult and A Child

Pc Paul Jackson and PC Paul Lockett Cleared of Gross Misconduct

A misconduct hearing has found the case not proven against two Greater Manchester Police officers investigated in relation to a series of complaints relating to police use of force. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) carried out seven investigations into complaints linked to eight incidents involving one of the officers, dog handler PC Paul… Continue reading Pc Paul Jackson and PC Paul Lockett Cleared of Gross Misconduct

PC Daniel Brown Resigns After Sending Sex Video To Other Student Police Officers Over WhatsApp Group

A Police misconduct hearing has heard how a student police officer PC Daniel Brown posted a video into a WhatsApp group for other Merseyside student police officers whilst he was on duty which showed him naked from the waist down with his genitalia exposed and his penis in a brace. The hearing heard that Brown… Continue reading PC Daniel Brown Resigns After Sending Sex Video To Other Student Police Officers Over WhatsApp Group

Drink Driving Cop Ben Sweeney Would Have Been Sacked Says West Yorkshire Police If He Had Not Resigned

A Gross Misconduct Hearing took place on 20th January 2022, concerning the conduct of a former West Yorkshire Police Constable. It was alleged that he conducted himself in a manner that constitutes a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in relation to Discreditable Conduct during the following incident where: On 28th May 2021 the… Continue reading Drink Driving Cop Ben Sweeney Would Have Been Sacked Says West Yorkshire Police If He Had Not Resigned

Off-Duty Cop Starts Reckless and Dangerous Pursuit Leaving Woman With Life-Changing” Injuries.

An off-duty detective undertook a “” pursuit of a motorbike which then crashed – leaving a woman with “life-changing” injuries. Detective constable Paul Yates, who wasn’t qualified or authorised to take part in pursuits, was found guilty of gross misconduct by a tribunal. The misconduct hearing heard how DC Yates, 45, had been off-duty and… Continue reading Off-Duty Cop Starts Reckless and Dangerous Pursuit Leaving Woman With Life-Changing” Injuries.

Serving GMP Officer PC Adnan Ali Charged With A String of Sexual Offences

A serving Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officer has been charged with offences including misconduct in public office and sexual assault. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) received a mandatory conduct referral from GMP in October 2018 in relation to PC Adnan Ali, who ran the Trafford Volunteer Police Cadets. It followed his arrest earlier that month on suspicion of police corruption,… Continue reading Serving GMP Officer PC Adnan Ali Charged With A String of Sexual Offences

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

Lancashire detective jailed following inappropriate contact with women

A former Lancashire police officer has been jailed for 10 months after he admitted committing misconduct in public office. Ex-Detective Constable Jatinder Bunger appeared at Manchester Crown Court today (10 May), having previously pleaded guilty to five charges, brought as a result of an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). It is… Continue reading Lancashire detective jailed following inappropriate contact with women

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  

GMP Officer Inspector David Johnstone- Gross Misconduct Hearing Due To Start On 22nd February

A Gross Misconduct Hearing involving a Greater Manchester Police officer will be held at 0930hrs on 22nd February 2021 and is scheduled to last for 5 days. The hearing will be held via video link. Inspector 2260 David Johnstone will answer allegations that their conduct amounts to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour… Continue reading GMP Officer Inspector David Johnstone- Gross Misconduct Hearing Due To Start On 22nd February

Lancashire Police Officer Will Not Face Gross Misconduct Hearing After Threatening To Make Something Up In Order To Arrest A male

A police officer who threatened to  “make something up” in order to arrest Adam Kidger during an encounter in Accrington last which was captured on film will not face a gross misconduct hearing it has been revealed The IOPC said “Our investigation into an incident in Coach Road, Accrington involving an altercation between a Lancashire… Continue reading Lancashire Police Officer Will Not Face Gross Misconduct Hearing After Threatening To Make Something Up In Order To Arrest A male

PCSO Barred From Police Work After Contacting 14yr Old On Snapchat

A former Greater Manchester Police (GMP) special constable who contacted a 14-year-old girl on Snapchat has been placed on the police barred list following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation. Gross misconduct was found against Michael Wallace, 30, following a hearing on Monday 8 February. The ruling follows an IOPC investigation which began in February 2018 following a complaint from the girl’s… Continue reading PCSO Barred From Police Work After Contacting 14yr Old On Snapchat

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.

Watchdog Appeals For Witnesses After Boy Struck By Police Car In Stockport

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was hit by a police vehicle in Stockport on Boxing Day (26 December). The incident happened at around 9.30pm in Garners Lane when the boy was hit by a police car responding to an emergency call. The boy suffered serious injuries and… Continue reading Watchdog Appeals For Witnesses After Boy Struck By Police Car In Stockport

Former PCSO Convicted Data Protection Offences After Unwanted Contact With A Woman

A former Greater Manchester Police (GMP) PCSO has been given an 18-month community order after pleading guilty to data protection and computer misuse offences. Peter Kiba, 59, appeared for sentencing at Manchester City Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 20 January. Our investigation looked at the former PCSO’s contact with a member of the public in Oldham in 2018.… Continue reading Former PCSO Convicted Data Protection Offences After Unwanted Contact With A Woman

Misconduct Proven Against PC Stuart Hodson For unauthorised Use of a Police Van During A Pursuit

A West Yorkshire Police officer who pursued a vehicle in a police van without proper authorisation has been given a written warning following an IOPC (Independent Office for Police Conduct) investigation. Misconduct was found against PC Stuart Hodson after a three-day hearing that concluded on Wednesday, 20 January. We launched an independent investigation in June 2019 after a man suffered serious… Continue reading Misconduct Proven Against PC Stuart Hodson For unauthorised Use of a Police Van During A Pursuit

Detective Given Suspended Jail Sentence After Dangerous Driving Conviction.

A North Yorkshire Police officer has been found guilty of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and given a suspended sentence following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation. Detective Constable (DC) Quita Passmore appeared at Bradford Crown Court on Wednesday, 3 February. Our investigation began following an incident on 5 May 2018, when DC Passmore was driving an unmarked… Continue reading Detective Given Suspended Jail Sentence After Dangerous Driving Conviction.

PAT Panel Allows The Appeal of Detective inspector George Bardell Of West Yorkshire Police

RULING (summarised) OF THE POLICE APPEALS TRIBUNAL Having read and considered the papers and arguments in this matter the decision of the PAT is that the finding made by the Misconduct Panel was unreasonable and therefore this appeal is allowed. It was agreed by the parties that a full hearing was not necessary, the PAT… Continue reading PAT Panel Allows The Appeal of Detective inspector George Bardell Of West Yorkshire Police