Police officer sacked after starting sexual relationship with woman

BBC UK Wednesday 26 August 2026, 05:28 UTC 1 min read

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A Police Ombudsman investigation found the constable failed to disclose multiple conflicts of interest, intimidated a former partner, attempted to falsify evidence and asked a colleague to lie.

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