Safeguarding officer charged with misconduct in public office

A former West Yorkshire Police officer is due to make his first appearance in court today charged with three counts of misconduct in public office, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). A hearing for former PC Declan Middleton, who was assigned to the Bradford District Safeguarding Domestic Abuse Team, isContinue reading “Safeguarding officer charged with misconduct in public office”

Police officer cleared of sexual assault now faces misconduct hearing over vetting issues

A police constable deployed with North Yorkshire Police in its Harrogate District faces an accelerated misconduct hearing tomorrow (2nd June, 2023) at force headquarters. It is alleged that PC Christopher Hudson (picture above supplied by NYP) breached the required Professional Standards of honesty and integrity and duties and responsibilities by: (i) failing to declare theContinue reading “Police officer cleared of sexual assault now faces misconduct hearing over vetting issues”

Police officer faces misconduct hearing over WhatsApp misuse

A South Yorkshire Police officer faces a misconduct hearing today (31st May, 2023), at which he will face allegations of sending photographs relating to operational policing matters via the messaging service, WhatsApp. On multiple occasions, the force says, the pictures were accompanied by ‘inappropriate comments’. The hearing notice on the SYP website sets out theContinue reading “Police officer faces misconduct hearing over WhatsApp misuse”

Two constables face loss of careers and reputations over minor car parking bump

A three day misconduct hearing scheduled for 30th, 31st May and 1st June, 2023 could see the end of the careers of two West Yorkshire Police officers. The panel, chaired by an as yet un-named legally qualified chair will hear allegations against PC Maguire and PC Yamin, both of the force’s Halifax District, concerning breachesContinue reading “Two constables face loss of careers and reputations over minor car parking bump”

Respected social justice campaigner aims to heal toxicity

The founder of Homeless Friendly and leading activist, Cllr Zahid Chauhan OBE, is promising to reunite the people of his home town and restore peace across the borough ahead of becoming Oldham’s new Mayor. This commitment comes after another turbulent local election in the town earlier this month, which saw the council lose its thirdContinue reading “Respected social justice campaigner aims to heal toxicity”

Police force continues to ‘root out and boot out’ corrupt cops

As Greater Manchester Police continues its self-styled campaign to ‘root out and boot out’ corruption – ensuring employees are fit to fight crime, keep people safe, and care for victims – its opaqueness in terms of misconduct hearings continues to rub against that laudable, and, some might argue, long overdue aim. Following an article publishedContinue reading “Police force continues to ‘root out and boot out’ corrupt cops”

Civilian police officer charged with sexual assault

West Yorkshire Police say a civilian member of staff is due to appear in court charged with sexual assault. Matthew Oxby, 48, who is deployed in the Regional Scientific Support Services unit, has been charged with sexually assaulting a female, the force said. The charge relates to an alleged incident which took place whilst theContinue reading “Civilian police officer charged with sexual assault”

Police appeal after ‘steaming’ robberies on Oldham bus

On Friday 12th May 2023, at around 4pm, a series of robberies were reported to have taken place on a bus that was travelling up Lees Road, Oldham, in the direction of Uppermill. Greater Manchester Police believe that a group of males have approached young passengers on the bus, demanded their mobile phones and personalContinue reading “Police appeal after ‘steaming’ robberies on Oldham bus”

Police issue detailed romance fraud prevention advice after spike in reported cases

Last week, five romance fraud cases were reported in Greater Manchester and the region’s police force has reacted quickly by publicising how to spot the signs and protect yourself and your friends and family from romance fraudsters. In a statement released by Greater Manchester Police yesterday, this is the official advice given: Romance scams involveContinue reading “Police issue detailed romance fraud prevention advice after spike in reported cases”

Appeal: Police issue CCTV images in hunt for Huddersfield petrol station ‘shotgun robber’

Police in Kirklees have issued images of a man they want to speak with following two petrol station robberies in Huddersfield this week. The first incident occurred on Monday 8th May between 9.50pm, to 10.15pm at the Shell petrol station on Westbourne Road, Marsh. The evening after, at around 10.35pm, a further incident occurred atContinue reading “Appeal: Police issue CCTV images in hunt for Huddersfield petrol station ‘shotgun robber’”