Misconduct hearing for Inspector Charles Ehikioya
Notice of a hearing to be held in public
Name of the officer concerned: Inspector Charles Ehikioya
Dates: 6 to 10 January 2025
Time: 9.30am
Location: Misconduct Hearings Suite, 4th Floor, Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
Inspector Charles Ehikioya attached to Professionalism Headquarters will answer allegations that his conduct amounts to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of:
- Equality and Diversity
- Discreditable Conduct
- Challenging and Reporting Improper Conduct
Between 2017 and 2020 Inspector Ehikioya is alleged to have:
1. Participated in a WhatsApp chat with a Police Constable in which there was exchange of messages and media items. During the WhatsApp chat it is alleged that he sent/or received messages alleged to be inappropriate.
2. The alleged messages and media are said to be misogynistic, racist, violent and otherwise inappropriate.
The matter set out above, if proven, is said to amount to gross misconduct, in that it is so serious as to justify dismissal.
If you wish to apply to attend the hearing you must book no later than 1pm the previous working day. This is to allow for sufficient time to process the application. Any requests received after this time will be unable to be processed in time for the hearing and therefore will be rejected.
Please ensure that you have read the conditions of entry prior to booking.