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Ex-Sussex Police investigator charged with MIPO for allegedly pursuing improper relationship

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2025-05-30
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Sussex Police

What was investigated

A former Sussex Police investigator has been charged with misconduct in public office (MIPO), following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The charge relates to an allegation that between June 2021 and September 2021 the former staff member pursued personal contact and engaged in a sexual relationship with a woman who was in a vulnerable situation.

Key findings

  • The investigation was initiated in September 2021 based on a conduct referral from Sussex Police.
  • Evidence was collected and a file was referred to the Crown Prosecution Service.
  • The former investigator engaged in a sexual relationship with a vulnerable complainant.
  • The individual left the police force in March 2023.
  • The IOPC concluded the investigation in August 2022.
  • Charges were brought against the former investigator for MIPO.

Outcome

The former investigator has been charged with misconduct in public office and is scheduled to appear in court.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 14 July 2026 · Next review due: 14 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-14.