Ex-Wiltshire Police Special Constables Caught in Misconduct Scandal
Two former Wiltshire Police Special Constables, Sonny Webb and Tyrone Duncan, have been slammed for gross misconduct after a shocking investigation. The pair were accused of bungling a serious assault case back in August 2020, showing a complete lack of diligence and professionalism.
Botched Assault Investigation and Cover-Up
- Webb and Duncan failed to act properly when dealing with the victim and suspects of a violent assault.
- The mishandling caused significant delays in the investigation.
- They also colluded to cover up their mistakes, lying about the incident.
- Both resigned in September 2020, ahead of official disciplinary action.
Zero Tolerance from Wiltshire Police
An independent misconduct panel found the pair guilty of breaching key police standards, including authority, honesty, and integrity. If they hadn’t quit, they would have been sacked on the spot.
Now, both Webb and Duncan face being placed on the national barred list, ending any chance of a career in policing forever.
Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills said: “The public rightly expect the highest level of diligence and professionalism from police officers – particularly when they are entrusting us to robustly investigate allegations of a crime.
The actions of both Webb and Duncan at the scene of a serious assault back in August go against the values at the core of our organisation – to protect people from harm and to investigate crime.
There is no place in Wiltshire Police for anyone who conducts themselves in this way. Had both individuals not resigned, they would have been dismissed today. They will also now be placed on the national barred list which will ensure they will not be able to work in policing in the future.
The actions of these individuals will understandably cause public concern and likely undermine the work of the exceptionally committed members of our organisation who strive to provide an outstanding service to the communities they serve.
Wiltshire Police remains committed to ensuring each and every officer and staff member discharges their duties to the highest standards and, as this case proves, we will act swiftly and robustly when these are not met.
Furthermore, if any member of the community has concerns relating to the professionalism of those who serve within our organisation, we would encourage them to come forward at the earliest opportunity.”
