A Greater Manchester Police officer has received an 18-month written warning after failing to properly investigate a reported assault on an elderly man who later died in hospital. PC Gary Knight did not obtain the man’s account, speak to him privately or obtain an account from the caller who reported the assault. He also failed… Continue reading GMP Officer Given Written Warning Over Investigation Failures After Reported Assault On Elderly Man
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“One Rule For The Public? Gmp’s Silence Over Eight Officers Facing Criminal Proceedings”
Greater Manchester Police named at least 98 people in online charge announcements during the first six months of 2026 — but issued no press releases about eight of its own officers facing criminal proceedings during the same period. The contrast raises questions about whether the force applies the same publicity standards to serving police officers… Continue reading “One Rule For The Public? Gmp’s Silence Over Eight Officers Facing Criminal Proceedings”
EXCLUSIVE: SHE DIDN’T WANT THEM SACKED — How A GMP Racism Scandal Ended Eight Police Careers Despite The Complainant’s Plea For Education, Not Dismissal
She wanted an apology, an end to the mocking and a little understanding. What she got was a disciplinary scandal that cost eight police officers their careers — even though she had made it clear she did not want a single one of them to lose their job. A BLACK police officer at the centre… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: SHE DIDN’T WANT THEM SACKED — How A GMP Racism Scandal Ended Eight Police Careers Despite The Complainant’s Plea For Education, Not Dismissal
LOOKING BACK: Cleared In Court, Cleared Again — So Why Were Two GMP Officers Put Through A Seven-year Ordeal?
Paul Jackson and Paul Lockett were acquitted of every criminal charge before every remaining misconduct allegation was found not proven. Misconduct999 looks back at a case that raises an uncomfortable question about the human cost of prolonged police investigations. Two Greater Manchester Police officers spent seven years facing criminal and disciplinary proceedings over allegations that… Continue reading LOOKING BACK: Cleared In Court, Cleared Again — So Why Were Two GMP Officers Put Through A Seven-year Ordeal?
Six Women Among Nine GMP Officers Facing Misconduct Hearing Over Alleged Racist Treatment Of Black Colleague
Six women are among nine serving and former Greater Manchester Police officers facing a major misconduct hearing over allegations of racist language and behaviour towards a Black colleague. The number of female officers involved makes the case particularly unusual. Since Misconduct999 began reporting on police misconduct cases in 2021, it has never previously encountered a… Continue reading Six Women Among Nine GMP Officers Facing Misconduct Hearing Over Alleged Racist Treatment Of Black Colleague
Why The High Court Upheld The Decision Not To Dismiss Inspector Alex Taylor
The High Court has rejected an attempt by the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police to overturn a misconduct panel’s decision not to dismiss an inspector who admitted having sex with a junior colleague on police premises while on duty. Inspector Alex Taylor was found guilty of gross misconduct after having sex with a Police… Continue reading Why The High Court Upheld The Decision Not To Dismiss Inspector Alex Taylor
From Sex Workers To Domestic Abuse: Inside Six Months Of Misconduct At Greater Manchester Police
Misconduct999 analysed every misconduct outcome published by Greater Manchester Police during the first half of 2026. The findings reveal recurring themes including misuse of police systems, sexual misconduct, domestic abuse and repeated cases described as “Key Jamming”, while more than two-thirds of officer cases resulted in dismissal or a finding that dismissal would have been… Continue reading From Sex Workers To Domestic Abuse: Inside Six Months Of Misconduct At Greater Manchester Police
Officer Allowed To Act As GMP Sergeant While Facing Excessive Force Investigation
A Greater Manchester Police officer was allowed to carry out sergeant duties and pass part of the promotion process while under investigation over allegations that he used unnecessary and disproportionate force. David Rothwell was a probationary police constable when the incident took place on December 28, 2021, but was serving as a temporary sergeant by… Continue reading Officer Allowed To Act As GMP Sergeant While Facing Excessive Force Investigation
PC William Byers Lost His Career In ‘Misguided Loyalty’ To A Colleague Who Became A Sergeant — And Was Then Cleared
PC William Byers Lost His Career in ‘Misguided Loyalty’ to a Colleague Who Became a Sergeant — and Was Then Cleared A police constable may have sacrificed his career in a misguided attempt to protect a colleague who had since risen to the rank of sergeant, only for that officer to be cleared at the… Continue reading PC William Byers Lost His Career In ‘Misguided Loyalty’ To A Colleague Who Became A Sergeant — And Was Then Cleared
PC Brendan Colley Cleared After ‘Monkey’ Abuse And Threats To Rape Officers’ Children And Mothers
A police officer who was repeatedly called a “monkey” and subjected to threats involving the rape of officers’ children and mothers spent more than four years facing misconduct allegations before being completely cleared. PC Brendan Colley was driving a Greater Manchester Police van when detainee Borwar Ahmed launched a sustained torrent of racist and sexually… Continue reading PC Brendan Colley Cleared After ‘Monkey’ Abuse And Threats To Rape Officers’ Children And Mothers
Officer Cleared And Thanked For His Service While 18-year-old Accuser Is Accused Of A Possible Public-order Offence
Former PC Leigh Carnally was accused of inventing an offensive gesture before unlawfully arresting 18-year-old Samuel Brooks, grabbing him by the throat and forcing him against a police van. But a misconduct panel rejected every allegation, made findings that came close to accusing Brooks of criminal conduct and said the confrontation could have been avoided… Continue reading Officer Cleared And Thanked For His Service While 18-year-old Accuser Is Accused Of A Possible Public-order Offence
“Slagggggg.” “Feel Like Such A Fucking Mug.” “You’re Actually Angin Mate.” “Can’t Be Dealing With Skets.”
A Greater Manchester Police sergeant was reduced in rank after sending a junior female officer a barrage of insulting messages in which he called her a “slag”, a “sket” and “angin”. Sergeant Gareth Higginbottom contacted PC A through several social-media and messaging platforms in the early hours of August 31, 2023, after she declined his… Continue reading “Slagggggg.” “Feel Like Such A Fucking Mug.” “You’re Actually Angin Mate.” “Can’t Be Dealing With Skets.”
Exclusive: Dismissed GMP Sergeant Pursuing Multiple Legal Challenges After ICO Finds Force Breached Data Protection Law
A former Greater Manchester Police sergeant dismissed for gross misconduct is pursuing a series of legal challenges after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found the force failed to comply with its obligations under data protection law in its handling of evidence connected to her case. Former Police Sergeant Natalie Dolan was dismissed without notice following… Continue reading Exclusive: Dismissed GMP Sergeant Pursuing Multiple Legal Challenges After ICO Finds Force Breached Data Protection Law
Sergeant Accused Of Using Excessive Force On Handcuffed Man As Two Fellow GMP Officers Also Face Misconduct Proceedings
A Greater Manchester Police sergeant is due to face a gross misconduct hearing over allegations he used excessive force against a handcuffed man in the back of a police van during an arrest. The allegations against PS Rothwell stem from an incident on 28 December 2021, when a man was arrested and transported to custody.… Continue reading Sergeant Accused Of Using Excessive Force On Handcuffed Man As Two Fellow GMP Officers Also Face Misconduct Proceedings
GMP Officers Accused Of Failing To Report Sergeant’s Alleged Excessive Force
Two Greater Manchester Police officers are due to face a gross misconduct hearing over allegations they failed to challenge or report a sergeant who allegedly used excessive force on a handcuffed man in the back of a police van. PC Colley and PC Byers will answer allegations arising from an incident on 28 December 2021,… Continue reading GMP Officers Accused Of Failing To Report Sergeant’s Alleged Excessive Force
‘I Played With Fire And I Got Burnt’: Former GMP Officer Choni Kenny Challenges Media Reporting Of Her Case In Tiktok Videos
Former Greater Manchester Police officer Choni Kenny, who was jailed for 45 months after admitting multiple misconduct in public office offences, has used TikTok to challenge aspects of media reporting surrounding her case and to discuss the events that ended her policing career. Kenny was sentenced in April 2025 after admitting four counts of misconduct… Continue reading ‘I Played With Fire And I Got Burnt’: Former GMP Officer Choni Kenny Challenges Media Reporting Of Her Case In Tiktok Videos
Former PC David Loftus Who Snooped On Police Databases ‘For Personal Curiosity’ Would Have Been Sacked Panel Rules
Ex-GMP officer who snooped on police databases ‘for personal curiosity’ shared confidential information with former partner, misconduct panel finds Former officer repeatedly accessed secure police systems without a lawful policing purpose before passing sensitive information to his ex-partner, hearing told A former Greater Manchester Police officer who accessed confidential police systems “for personal curiosity” before… Continue reading Former PC David Loftus Who Snooped On Police Databases ‘For Personal Curiosity’ Would Have Been Sacked Panel Rules
GMP Officer Accused Of Falsely Claiming She Searched Missing Person’s Home Before They Were Found Dead
A Greater Manchester Police officer is due to face a gross misconduct hearing today (27th May) after allegedly falsely claiming to have searched the home of a missing person who was later found dead. PC Lucy Guy is accused of telling colleagues she had searched the missing person’s address and later returned and entered the… Continue reading GMP Officer Accused Of Falsely Claiming She Searched Missing Person’s Home Before They Were Found Dead
Sgt Neil Woods Who Punched Woman To Floor And Kicked Her Twice Is Given Final Written Warning
Greater Manchester Police sergeant who punched and kicked a woman during an off-duty altercation at a party has been given a final written warning after a misconduct panel found his actions amounted to gross misconduct. Police Sergeant Neil Wood appeared before a misconduct hearing at Greater Manchester Police headquarters on 9 March 2026. The panel… Continue reading Sgt Neil Woods Who Punched Woman To Floor And Kicked Her Twice Is Given Final Written Warning
PC Dyllan Powell Charged With Misconduct In Public Office After IOPC Probe
A Greater Manchester Police officer will appear in court after being charged with misconduct in public office following an Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation. PC Dyllan Powell, aged 30, is alleged to have supplied false information to a custody sergeant, leading to a member of the public being charged with an offence on 17… Continue reading PC Dyllan Powell Charged With Misconduct In Public Office After IOPC Probe
Four GMP Officers Face Hearing Over Death Of Wigan Dad ‘Left Barefoot’ After Police Arrest
Police Sergeant David Wood, Police Constable David Shelmerdine, former Police Sergeant Ian Stringman and Police Constable Steven Grimshaw are accused of breaching multiple Standards of Professional Behaviour, including respect, duty of care and discreditable conduct. The case centres on 35-year-old Gareth Roper, who was detained after officers attended his Wigan home in the early hours… Continue reading Four GMP Officers Face Hearing Over Death Of Wigan Dad ‘Left Barefoot’ After Police Arrest
Four GMP Officers To Face Misconduct Hearings Over Alleged Discriminatory And Offensive Conversations
Four Greater Manchester Police officers – two sergeants and two constables – are to face gross misconduct hearings following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into allegations that they engaged in discriminatory, inappropriate, and offensive conversations. The IOPC launched its investigation in July 2024 after receiving a conduct referral from GMP. The watchdog… Continue reading Four GMP Officers To Face Misconduct Hearings Over Alleged Discriminatory And Offensive Conversations
