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
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Durham PC Stephen Holmes Used Police Database To Find Woman’s Home Before Taking Her Back For Sex
A Durham police officer abused confidential police databases to obtain a woman’s home address before turning up at her house and taking her back to his own home for sex, a misconduct hearing has found. Former Police Constable Stephen Holmes resigned from Durham Constabulary before facing an accelerated misconduct hearing, but Chair Rachel Bacon ruled… Continue reading Durham PC Stephen Holmes Used Police Database To Find Woman’s Home Before Taking Her Back For Sex
“I Just Wanted To Kiss Those Lips Of Yours”
“The messages need to stop now… It’s causing me so much stress. Please stop texting me or talking about me to anyone; I just want to be left alone.” Those were the desperate words a junior Metropolitan Police officer sent to Chief Inspector Kevin Weeden after months of unwanted contact. But an accelerated misconduct hearing… Continue reading “I Just Wanted To Kiss Those Lips Of Yours”
PC Burgess Accused Of Exchanging 250 Messages With Vulnerable Domestic Abuse Victim After Being Ordered To Stop Contact
A Cleveland Police officer is due to face a gross misconduct hearing over allegations that he pursued an inappropriate sexual relationship with a vulnerable domestic abuse victim he met while carrying out his policing duties. PC Burgess is alleged to have established a sexual relationship with the woman between 9 and 22 July 2024 after… Continue reading PC Burgess Accused Of Exchanging 250 Messages With Vulnerable Domestic Abuse Victim After Being Ordered To Stop Contact
Chief Inspector Kevin Weeden Accused Of Pursuing Junior Female Officer Under His Command And Continuing Contact After Being Told To Stop
Metropolitan Police Chief Inspector Kevin Weeden is alleged to have abused his position to pursue a sexual and emotional relationship with a junior female colleague before continuing to send her unwanted communications after she asked him to stop. A senior Metropolitan Police officer is facing a public misconduct hearing over allegations he pursued a junior… Continue reading Chief Inspector Kevin Weeden Accused Of Pursuing Junior Female Officer Under His Command And Continuing Contact After Being Told To Stop
Met Officer Posed As Banker With ‘Female Flatmates’ In Fake Online House Ads To Lure Women Into Relationships, Misconduct Panel Finds
Former PC Aminur Rashid would have been sacked after a panel found he used lies, fake room adverts and even a false female identity to gain women’s trust. A former Metropolitan Police officer posed as a young banker searching for female flatmates in fake online house-share adverts before pursuing women for sex and relationships, a… Continue reading Met Officer Posed As Banker With ‘Female Flatmates’ In Fake Online House Ads To Lure Women Into Relationships, Misconduct Panel Finds
Police Officer Who Paid Teenage Boy For Sex And Trawled Police Databases For Personal Reasons Is Sacked Without Notice
A Merseyside police constable who admitted paying a teenage boy for sex even after knowing he was under 17 and then misused police computer systems to look up men he was in contact with has been dismissed without notice, with the force’s chief ruling his conduct caused serious harm to public confidence in policing. A… Continue reading Police Officer Who Paid Teenage Boy For Sex And Trawled Police Databases For Personal Reasons Is Sacked Without Notice
Inspector Hit With Gross Misconduct Finding After Barrage Of Messages To Junior Officer
A senior police inspector has been found to have committed gross misconduct after a panel ruled he crossed professional boundaries with a junior officer, while largely refusing to answer questions during the investigation. A senior police inspector has been hauled over the coals after a disciplinary panel found allegations of inappropriate conduct were proved, following… Continue reading Inspector Hit With Gross Misconduct Finding After Barrage Of Messages To Junior Officer
Former Sergeant Nathan Dumble
British Transport Police Location British Transport Police Force Headquaters It is not currently known whether the hearing is to be held in private or public. Legally Qualified Person The force has issued a misconduct hearing notice that does not name the Legally Qualified Person. There is no requirement under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020 (as… Continue reading Former Sergeant Nathan Dumble
Former Inspector James Thorne
Cambridgeshire Constabulary This hearing has taken place. ShowHide expired details. Mon 15th Dec 2025 10:00am Tue 16th Dec 2025 10:00am Wed 17th Dec 2025 10:00am Thu 18th Dec 2025 10:00am Fri 19th Dec 2025 10:00am Mon 22nd Dec 2025 10:00am Location Cambridgeshire Constabulary Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6NP Open map Held in public. Legally… Continue reading Former Inspector James Thorne
Merseyside Police Officer To Face Gross Misconduct Hearing Over Alleged Falsification Of Assault Evidence
A Merseyside Police officer is accused of deliberately inventing and falsifying evidence of violent attacks – allegations that prosecutors say amount to a serious abuse of power and a betrayal of public trust. Constable MICU is due to face a two-day gross misconduct hearing amid claims they willfully and knowingly misrepresented or falsified evidence relating… Continue reading Merseyside Police Officer To Face Gross Misconduct Hearing Over Alleged Falsification Of Assault Evidence
Detective Constable Nicola Flint
Humberside Police This hearing has taken place. ShowHide expired details. Tue 16th Dec 2025 10:00am Location Humberside Police Headquarters, Priory Road, Hull, HU5 5SF Open map It is not currently known whether the hearing is to be held in private or public. Legally Qualified Person The force has issued a misconduct hearing notice that does… Continue reading Detective Constable Nicola Flint
PC Jessica Derbyshire-Smyth
British Transport Police This hearing has taken place. ShowHide expired details. Mon 1st Dec 2025 10:00am Tue 2nd Dec 2025 10:00am Wed 3rd Dec 2025 10:00am Thu 4th Dec 2025 10:00am Location British Transport Police Force Headquaters Held in public. Legally Qualified Person The force has issued a misconduct hearing notice that does not name… Continue reading PC Jessica Derbyshire-Smyth
PC Bethan Hills To Face Misconduct Hearing Over ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ With Teenage Cadet She Was Supervising
PC Bethan Hills to face a misconduct panel over claims she formed an inappropriate relationship with a teenage recruit. A Met Police officer is set to face a misconduct grilling over claims she struck up an “inappropriate relationship” with a teenage cadet she was meant to be supervising. PC Bethan Hills, of MO12 MetCC, is… Continue reading PC Bethan Hills To Face Misconduct Hearing Over ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ With Teenage Cadet She Was Supervising
“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.”
