Neil Wilby Media

A South Yorkshire Police website announcement could spell the end of the career of PC 3138 Austin Ainsworth.

It is alleged that, in June 2022, the officer was recorded on a Snapchat video in which he was seen and heard using a word which is racist, offensive, inappropriate and/or discriminatory.

This is a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Discreditable Conduct and Equality & Diversity, says SYP.

They add that the matters set out above are breaches of the Standards which are so serious as to justify dismissal and therefore constitute gross misconduct.

The hearing is listed to take place on Friday 4th August, 2023 at 1pm at SYP’s Professional Standards Department HQ, Churchill Way, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2PY. The Legally Qualified Chair has not been named.

Members of the public (and journalists) need to pre-register to attend.

The force has not provided any details as to which district or unit PC Ainsworth is attached or whether he remains on duty, restricted duties or is presently suspended.

Page last updated: Thursday 3rd August, 2023 at 13h55

Thank you for reading and a polite request: If you feel this article is of value and in the public interest, and wish to make a contribution to the running costs of this website, it would be very much appreciated. Donations can made securely (and anonymously if required), via Buy Me A Coffee at this link or via PayPal at this link.

Corrections: Please let me know if there is a mistake in this article. I will endeavour to correct it as soon as possible.

Picture credit: Oldham Council

Right of reply: If you are mentioned in this article and disagree with it, please let me have your comments. Provided your response is not defamatory it will be added to the article.

© Neil Wilby 2015-2023. Unauthorised use, or reproduction, of the material contained in this article, without permission from the author, is strictly prohibited. Extracts from, and links to, the article (or blog) may be used, provided that credit is given to Neil Wilby Media, with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.