After sending sexual messages to a woman and boasting about appearing on Channel 4’s 24 Hours In Police Custody, a married detective Police sergeant has been suspended

Liam Cooper

Published: 2:27 am January 29, 2023

Updated: 10:15 am October 8, 2025

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Bedfordshire Police officer Ryan Barnes told a 32-year-old woman she was “gorgeous” and that she should watch him on Channel 4’s 24 Hours In Police Custody.

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The married officer sent the mother of one a photo of himself on Twitter and asked her to rate his looks, for her phone number, and for a video call before telling her, ‘I’m a bit horny.

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