Police Sergeant Martin Dunn, who worked in GMP’s Specialist Operations Branch, admitted gross misconduct at...

Published: 6:01 am May 4, 2023
Updated: 10:29 am October 8, 2025
A Police Officer Has Been Sacked After Admitting An Animal Cruelty Offence

Police Sergeant Martin Dunn, who worked in GMP’s Specialist Operations Branch, admitted gross misconduct at an independent disciplinary panel at GMP Force Headquarters on 2 May 2023 and was dismissed without notice.

Sgt Dunn pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary harm to an animal contrary to the Animal Welfare Act at Leeds Magistrates’ Court in April 2021.

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