Lancashire police officer faces misconduct panel over domestic assault allegations

A former Lancashire police officer will face a misconduct hearing over allegations they were involved in a domestic assault.

PC Harty, whose badge number was 1240, is said to have admitted to aggressive behaviour, according to the force, and will now face misconduct proceedings. According to Lancashire Constabulary, the behaviour is considered gross misconduct.

The officer will go before a publicly-held misconduct hearing next week where the allegations will be heard. They will have the chance to either deny the allegations or offer mitigation to explain them before a decision is made by an independent panel.

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Although it is dealing with a former officer, panel will be required to detail what punishment would have have been appropriate if the allegations are found proved. The officer also faces the prospect of being barred from ever working in the police again.

A notice of the hearing states: “It is alleged by the Appropriate Authority that being a police officer with Lancashire Constabulary, former officer 1240 Harty breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour set out in Schedule 2 to the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020.

“Former officer Harty is alleged to have been involved in a domestic assault incident whilst off duty and admitted to aggressive behaviour.