A CHESHIRE Police firearms officer has been barred from policing after sending and receiving messages indicating familiarity with controlled drugs and the recreational use of Nitrous Oxide. Former PC William Matthews was the subject of an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing on August 10, 2026. The hearing considered messages and online activity on Matthews’ personal mobile phone… Continue reading Firearms Cop PC William Matthews Barred From Policing Over Drug And Nitrous Oxide Messages
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