The officers were the subject of separate accelerated misconduct hearings presided by the Chief Constable...

Published: 6:09 pm April 19, 2023
Updated: 10:23 am October 8, 2025
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The officers were the subject of separate accelerated misconduct hearings presided by the Chief Constable at Sussex Police HQ, Lewes, on Wednesday 19 April.

An accelerated misconduct hearing is held when there is incontrovertible evidence and it is in the public interest to remove the officer from service as soon as possible, or in the case of an ex-officer, to have them placed on the barred list.

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