Fifteen officers have committed gross misconduct, 14 have been barred from policing and another 15 officers or staff remain under investigation following one of the police watchdog’s largest-ever investigations. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is accustomed to criticism. Members of the public frequently accuse the police watchdog of taking too long, failing to secure… Continue reading Rarely Praised, Often Criticised: Charing Cross Investigation Shows The IOPC At Its Best
South East
Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley
Secret Misconduct Hearing: Thames Valley Police Reveals No Details But Asks Media To Make Representations
A Thames Valley Police misconduct hearing is to take place entirely behind closed doors, with the force publishing no details of the allegations, the officer’s identity or even their rank. The hearing is due to begin on Monday, 21 September and will be chaired by Chief Constable Jason Hogg. In its public notice, Thames Valley… Continue reading Secret Misconduct Hearing: Thames Valley Police Reveals No Details But Asks Media To Make Representations
Police Officer Accused Of LYING Over What He Said Before Fatal Pursuit Crash Is Cleared After Claiming He Was ‘Traumatised’ And Thought He Had Told Driver To Turn Back
A police officer accused of lying about what he said before a man was struck and killed by a police car has been cleared of misconduct after insisting he was “traumatised by the incident” and genuinely believed his inaccurate account was true. PC James Taylor Fosbury was sitting in the front passenger seat of a… Continue reading Police Officer Accused Of LYING Over What He Said Before Fatal Pursuit Crash Is Cleared After Claiming He Was ‘Traumatised’ And Thought He Had Told Driver To Turn Back
Dishonest Thames Valley Cop Liam Yeo’s Lies Could Have Led To Miscarriage Of Justice
A former Thames Valley Police officer would have been dismissed after deliberately recording false information about contacting a witness in a drink-driving investigation. Former Police Constable Liam Yeo, who served with Incident and Crime Response Team 1 at Didcot Police Station, was found to have breached four Standards of Professional Behaviour: Honesty and Integrity, Duties… Continue reading Dishonest Thames Valley Cop Liam Yeo’s Lies Could Have Led To Miscarriage Of Justice
Former PC Robbie Wilson Sexually Assaulted Colleague In Marked Police Car While On Duty, Panel Finds
A former Thames Valley Police officer would have been sacked after a misconduct panel found he sexually assaulted a female colleague while the pair were on duty together in a marked police car. Former PC Robbie Wilson resigned as Professional Standards investigators examined allegations involving three women. He did not attend the hearing, which went… Continue reading Former PC Robbie Wilson Sexually Assaulted Colleague In Marked Police Car While On Duty, Panel Finds
Former PC Would Have Been Sacked After Putting Hand Up Colleague’s Thigh And Making Crude ‘Arse’ Comments
A former police officer would have been dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel found he sexually harassed female colleagues, put his hand on one officer’s inner thigh and made crude comments about women’s bodies while on duty. Former PC Edward Reed faced a string of allegations over incidents at Cowley Police Station and during… Continue reading Former PC Would Have Been Sacked After Putting Hand Up Colleague’s Thigh And Making Crude ‘Arse’ Comments
Three Thames Valley Cops Would Have Been SACKED After Hearings Exposed Sexual Harassment, Non-consensual Sexual Conduct And Misuse Of Police Information
Three former Thames Valley Police officers would have been sacked after separate misconduct hearings exposed sexual harassment of female colleagues, non-consensual sexual conduct in a marked police car and the misuse of confidential police information. Former PCs Edward Reed, Robbie Wilson and Lily Maxey had all left Thames Valley Police before their disciplinary proceedings concluded.… Continue reading Three Thames Valley Cops Would Have Been SACKED After Hearings Exposed Sexual Harassment, Non-consensual Sexual Conduct And Misuse Of Police Information
Gross Misconduct Finding Against Surrey Police Officer Overturned After Tribunal Identifies Key Evidence Failure
A Surrey Police officer has successfully appealed a gross misconduct finding after a Police Appeals Tribunal concluded that relevant expert evidence had not been taken into account by the original hearing chair. PC Van Der Wart had previously appeared at an accelerated misconduct hearing held on 19 September and 1 December 2025. The hearing found… Continue reading Gross Misconduct Finding Against Surrey Police Officer Overturned After Tribunal Identifies Key Evidence Failure
Police Officer Threatened To Brand Man A PAEDOPHILE Unless He Paid Her – As Hearing Reveals Vile Messages Mocking Disabled People
A police officer threatened to expose a man as a paedophile unless he paid her – while also agreeing to pose as a 15-year-old child during interactions with him. PC Johnson was dismissed without notice after a misconduct hearing found six allegations against her proven, including a catalogue of offensive messages sent while she was… Continue reading Police Officer Threatened To Brand Man A PAEDOPHILE Unless He Paid Her – As Hearing Reveals Vile Messages Mocking Disabled People
Surrey Firearms Officer PC Jake Mullarkey Sacked After Stalking Partner With Hidden Tracker
A Surrey Police firearms officer has been dismissed without notice after being convicted of stalking his partner. PC Jake Mullarkey was sacked at an accelerated misconduct hearing held at Surrey Police headquarters on August 4. The hearing concluded that his conviction breached the Standard of Professional Behaviour relating to Discreditable Conduct. Mullarkey, 35, had been… Continue reading Surrey Firearms Officer PC Jake Mullarkey Sacked After Stalking Partner With Hidden Tracker
“How Would Your Girlfriend Feel If She Knew You Had Been Out Touching Up Other Girls?”
Former police officer would have been sacked after repeatedly touching female colleague and staring at her chest A former police officer would have been dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel found he repeatedly subjected a female colleague to unwanted sexualised behaviour during police team nights out. Former PC Beaumont was found to have stared… Continue reading “How Would Your Girlfriend Feel If She Knew You Had Been Out Touching Up Other Girls?”
‘You Let Ben Touch You, Why Can’t I?
‘You let Ben touch you, why can’t I?’ Kent Police officer repeatedly touched younger colleague as three misconduct cases expose starkly different outcomes Former PC Damian Jenkins would have been dismissed without notice PC Barrett kept his job despite admitting eight gross misconduct allegations PC Rafael Edwards received a two-year final written warning over repeated… Continue reading ‘You Let Ben Touch You, Why Can’t I?
Five-year-old Parking Row Ends In Misconduct Finding After Threat Allegation Fails
A former Kent Police sergeant has been found to have committed misconduct following a heated exchange with a resident over a parking dispute, but a panel rejected an allegation that he threatened to damage the man’s vehicles. A misconduct hearing held on 1 and 2 June 2026 considered allegations against former Police Sergeant L arising… Continue reading Five-year-old Parking Row Ends In Misconduct Finding After Threat Allegation Fails
Ex-surrey Officer Accused Of Failing To Report Man Suspected Of Sexual Interest In Children
A former Surrey Police officer is due to face a gross misconduct hearing over allegations that he failed to take safeguarding action after speaking with a man he allegedly believed had a sexual interest in children. Former PC Murphy is scheduled to appear before a misconduct hearing at Surrey Police Headquarters in Guildford on 3… Continue reading Ex-surrey Officer Accused Of Failing To Report Man Suspected Of Sexual Interest In Children
Police Inspector Cleared Over Uninsured Car After Panel Accepts Insurance Misunderstanding During Marriage Breakdown
A Thames Valley Police inspector who was caught driving without insurance has been cleared of misconduct after a panel accepted he genuinely believed he was covered. A senior Thames Valley Police officer has been cleared of misconduct after being stopped while driving an uninsured vehicle. Inspector James Humphries appeared before a misconduct hearing after officers… Continue reading Police Inspector Cleared Over Uninsured Car After Panel Accepts Insurance Misunderstanding During Marriage Breakdown
Police Officer Told Shoplifting Suspect To ‘Get Rid Of’ Evidence, Let Him Drink Vodka While Under Arrest
Veteran Thames Valley Police officer dismissed without notice after misconduct panel found he suggested ignoring evidence, showed detainee a secret note and let him consume alcohol while in custody A Thames Valley Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel found he told a shoplifting suspect it would be “convenient” if police… Continue reading Police Officer Told Shoplifting Suspect To ‘Get Rid Of’ Evidence, Let Him Drink Vodka While Under Arrest
Grindr Inspector Demoted To PC After Panel Found He Messaged Junior Officers For ‘Sexual Hook-ups’
Senior Thames Valley Police officer was reduced in rank after a misconduct panel found he knowingly contacted subordinate officers on dating app despite earlier corruption warning A senior police inspector has been demoted all the way down to the rank of constable after a misconduct panel found he knowingly messaged junior officers on Grindr while… Continue reading Grindr Inspector Demoted To PC After Panel Found He Messaged Junior Officers For ‘Sexual Hook-ups’
Sex Shame: Sergeant Would Have Been SACKED After ‘Naughty’ On-duty Stairwell Encounter With Junior Colleague He Supervised
Former Thames Valley Police sergeant Mark Pattinson would have been dismissed after a misconduct panel found he arranged a secret rendezvous with a junior detention officer during a night shift before engaging in sexual activity inside a police station. Former police sergeant Mark Pattinson would have been sacked after a misconduct panel found proven that… Continue reading Sex Shame: Sergeant Would Have Been SACKED After ‘Naughty’ On-duty Stairwell Encounter With Junior Colleague He Supervised
Send Some Nudes: Sergeant Matthew Crane Demoted After Inappropriate Messages And Contact With Female Colleague
A police sergeant has been demoted after a misconduct panel found he sent inappropriate messages, including asking a colleague to “send some nudes” and touching her on the bottom on two occasions. PS Matthew Crane, of Sussex Police, was the subject of an accelerated misconduct hearing held at force headquarters in Lewes in February 2026.… Continue reading Send Some Nudes: Sergeant Matthew Crane Demoted After Inappropriate Messages And Contact With Female Colleague
Pc Mark Allison Back On Force After Two Years As Tribunal Rules Sacking Too Harsh
Former constable found to have used excessive force wins appeal and is reinstated after spending around two years out of policing A police officer dismissed for using excessive force has been allowed back on the force after spending around two years out of the job. Former PC Mark Allison was originally sacked following a misconduct… Continue reading Pc Mark Allison Back On Force After Two Years As Tribunal Rules Sacking Too Harsh
Sgt Catherine Edwards Kept Beauty Business Running While Off Sick Despite Refusal, Misconduct Panel Finds
Cop dodges dishonesty finding but is hit with gross misconduct after running a beauty business without approval Sergeant Catherine Edwards has been handed a three-year final written warning after a misconduct panel found she carried on taking bookings for her beauty business while off sick — despite being refused permission. The hearing was told that… Continue reading Sgt Catherine Edwards Kept Beauty Business Running While Off Sick Despite Refusal, Misconduct Panel Finds
Pc Hannah Mansell Called In Sick With ‘Period Pains’ Before Partying At Wedding Reception, Misconduct Hearing To Hear
Hannah Mansell allegedly left the busy Saturday night shift below minimum staffing levels after reporting unfit for duty, then spent the evening drinking at a social event Police Constable Hannah Mansell is due to face a misconduct hearing over claims she reported sick ahead of a night shift before attending a wedding reception where she… Continue reading Pc Hannah Mansell Called In Sick With ‘Period Pains’ Before Partying At Wedding Reception, Misconduct Hearing To Hear
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 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
