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West Mercia police officer dismissed after failing to investigate properly

A West Mercia police officer has been dismissed after he failed to properly investigate and record incidents.

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Andrew Wright, 52, had completed 20 years service as a Constable, most recently based in the Incident Progression Team at Hindlip in Worcester.

But following an investigation by the Professional Standards Department of Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police, independent chair Harry Ireland found six allegations against him had been proven.

Misconduct

Supt Helena Bennett, head of the professional standards department, said: "The Misconduct Hearing found that the behaviour of Police Constable Andrew Wright fell below the standards we expect from our officers and staff and amounted to a breach of the standards of honesty and integrity, duties and responsibilities, equality and diversity and discreditable conduct.

"This fell outside the expectations made clear in our Code of Ethics."

The breaches happened between May 21, 2017 and July 30, 2017.

The outcome of the misconduct hearing is subject to the normal appeals process.

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