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
- Misconduct Outcome Stats:
- 41.7% have the LQC's name published
- 90% of allegations proven
- 67.5% of officers dismissed
Sussex Police
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
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
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
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
Misconduct Hearings Today – Wednesday 4th February 2026
Police Sergeant Accused of Groping Junior Colleague as Force Keeps Another Officer’s Identity Secret Ahead of Misconduct Hearings Starting Today Two separate police misconduct hearings are due to begin today, including one involving allegations of sexual misconduct by a custody sergeant, while another force has declined to name the officer at the centre of proceedings,… Continue reading Misconduct Hearings Today – Wednesday 4th February 2026
“Don’t Feel Pressured At All Beautiful”, “Sweet Dreams Xx”, And “You Don’t Have To Marry Me Btw! It Could Just Be A Bit Of Fun.”
Sussex Police constable Peter May was sacked after a misconduct panel found he used his position to pursue a sexual relationship with a vulnerable young woman he had arrested for suspected drug-driving. A Sussex Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a misconduct hearing found he tried to begin a sexual and improper relationship… Continue reading “Don’t Feel Pressured At All Beautiful”, “Sweet Dreams Xx”, And “You Don’t Have To Marry Me Btw! It Could Just Be A Bit Of Fun.”
Something In The Back Of An Uber?
Ex-Detective Sergeant Sebastian Day sent inappropriate WhatsApp messages to a female subordinate, breaching professional standards and leading to dismissal. Former Detective Sergeant Sebastian Day of Sussex Police was found to have committed gross misconduct by sending a series of inappropriate and sexually suggestive WhatsApp messages to a female colleague under his supervision. The messages, sent… Continue reading Something In The Back Of An Uber?
Ex-Police Constable George Voisey Barred After Indecent Images Of Children Conviction
Former Sussex Police officer George Voisey barred following guilty plea to making and distributing indecent images of children. On 21 August 2025, an accelerated misconduct hearing was held at Sussex Police Headquarters concerning former Police Constable George Voisey. The hearing addressed serious allegations involving the distribution and making of indecent images of children. Voisey was… Continue reading Ex-Police Constable George Voisey Barred After Indecent Images Of Children Conviction
EX Cop PC Jack Nicholson Barred From Policing After Telling Black Colleague To ‘Fuck Off You N—–’ On Boozy Trip
Warning: Offensive/discriminatory language. Former PC Nicholson hurled racist abuse at a fellow officer during a Krakow trip, with a panel ruling the conduct gross misconduct and incompatible with policing. Former PC Jack Nicholson has been barred from ever returning to policing after a panel found he racially abused a Black colleague while drunk on a… Continue reading EX Cop PC Jack Nicholson Barred From Policing After Telling Black Colleague To ‘Fuck Off You N—–’ On Boozy Trip
Retired Sussex Constable Slammed For Snooping On Police Records
A retired Sussex Police constable has been hauled before a misconduct panel after repeatedly accessing confidential police systems for personal reasons, in a case described as a serious breach of public trust. A retired Sussex Police officer has been found to have committed misconduct after repeatedly prying into police computer systems without a legitimate reason.… Continue reading Retired Sussex Constable Slammed For Snooping On Police Records
PC Who Called Colleague a ‘c*’ And Vowed Not To Save Her Is Sacked Without Notice
“Oh, you can have her; we want to get rid of her!” A Sussex Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a disciplinary panel found he had subjected a junior colleague to a sustained campaign of harassment and victimisation. PC Robert Potts, who had already been under a Final Written Warning for a previous… Continue reading PC Who Called Colleague a ‘c*’ And Vowed Not To Save Her Is Sacked Without Notice
Rape Case Dropped – Misconduct Hearing Now Looms For PC Thomas Rendell
PC Thomas Rendell, 23, had been due to stand trial in September 2026 accused of multiple sexual offences involving a girl aged between 13 and 15. The charges related to alleged incidents between February and June 2022, before Rendell joined Sussex Police. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has now confirmed that the case has been… Continue reading Rape Case Dropped – Misconduct Hearing Now Looms For PC Thomas Rendell
Ex-Cop Accused of Snooping on Police Systems and Ordering Dodgy Stop on Member of the Public
Ex-Cop Accused of Snooping on Police Systems and Ordering Dodgy Stop on Member of the Public A former police officer is in hot water over explosive claims he misused police databases and attempted to get a member of the public pulled over — despite there being no official reason to do so. Former PC Hargrave… Continue reading Ex-Cop Accused of Snooping on Police Systems and Ordering Dodgy Stop on Member of the Public
Sussex Police officers dismissed without notice after gross misconduct proven
Two Sussex Police officers have been dismissed without notice after a disciplinary panel heard one officer failed to investigate allegations of domestic assault while another officer attempted to interfere with the investigation. The outcome follows an eight-month Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation. An independently chaired disciplinary panel found gross misconduct proven against Police Constable X and PC Russell Felgate at a hearing… Continue reading Sussex Police officers dismissed without notice after gross misconduct proven
PC Louie Wellfare Appears In Dock After Cop Car Smash
A Sussex Police officer has appeared in court charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Police Constable Louie Wellfare, 28, is appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 6 May The charge relates to a collision involving a marked Sussex Police car, driven… Continue reading PC Louie Wellfare Appears In Dock After Cop Car Smash
DC Damien Cotgreave Who Sent Picture of His Penis Whilst Sitting In Court Court Would have have Been Sacked
The breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour alleged were as follows: 1) That on 13th December 2019 while you were on duty you exchanged “WhatsApp” messages with a member of the public using your personal mobile telephone in relation to her use of illegal substances. Your message response to her admission of Cannabis use… Continue reading DC Damien Cotgreave Who Sent Picture of His Penis Whilst Sitting In Court Court Would have have Been Sacked
