Misconduct hearing for former PC Hugh Turton
A former Leicestershire police constable will appear before an accelerated misconduct hearing this month.
It is alleged that between 6 and 24 December 2022, the off-duty conduct of former Police Constable Hugh Turton breached the standards of professional behaviour namely authority, respect, and courtesy; confidentiality; orders and instructions and discreditable conduct.
It is alleged that while out socialising in Leicester city centre with colleagues on 6 December 2022, former PC Turton was verbally abusive towards another officer. It is alleged that former PC Turton then punched a window of a premises causing damage to the window.
During the morning of 7 December, it is also alleged that former PC Turton logged onto his police laptop while off duty and accessed a policing system when there was no policing purpose for this access.
On 23 December 2022, former PC Turton agreed to receive a conditional caution in respect of the damage to the window provided he paid for its repair.
The hearing will take place at force headquarters on Tuesday 7 March 2023 at 1pm. If you wish to attend, please let them know here. If you wish to apply to observe this hearing you must book no later than 8am on Monday 6 March 2023.
By registering to observe, you are agreeing to the conditions of entry, as outlined on the application, including the direction from the Chair of the hearing that no photographing or recording of the proceedings is permitted.
