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Ex-Sussex Police investigator jailed for misconduct in public office

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

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Published
2025-10-16
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Sussex Police

What was investigated

A former Sussex Police investigator was jailed after admitting misconduct in public office. The IOPC investigated reports he abused his position for a sexual purpose involving a victim he was appointed to assist.

Key findings

  • The investigator abused his position for a sexual purpose.
  • There was inappropriate personal contact with a vulnerable victim.
  • The investigator pressured the victim regarding her children.
  • His actions violated force policies and national guidelines.

Outcome

The investigator was sentenced to 12 months in jail and dismissed from the force for gross misconduct.

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.