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Former GMP special constable barred from police work following IOPC investigation

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

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Published
2021-02-10
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Greater Manchester Police

What was investigated

A former Greater Manchester Police special constable was found to have engaged in gross misconduct by contacting a 14-year-old girl via Snapchat while on duty. Following a hearing, he was placed on the police barred list for life after his actions were deemed a serious breach of professional behavior standards.

Key findings

  • Gross misconduct was found against the individual.
  • The individual sent three Snapchat messages to a 14-year-old girl, including inappropriate content.
  • The girl's father reported the incident to GMP, leading to IOPC involvement.
  • The investigation concluded that the individual had breached standards of professional behavior.
  • The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to charge the individual.
  • The panel found that the conduct justified dismissal had the individual not resigned.
  • The former constable was placed on the police barred list for life.

Outcome

The panel found the allegations proven, leading to placement on the police barred list. The individual resigned before the misconduct hearing.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 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 2026-07-13.