Misconduct hearing for PC Sean Denny
Notice of hearing to be held in public
Name of the officer concerned: PC Sean Denny
Dates: 13 to 14 January 2025
Time: 10am
Location: Misconduct Hearings Suite, Empress State Building (Annexe), Lillie Road, London SW6 1TRJ
This is a continuation of a hearing on 12 to 15 November 2024, held at Patrick Dunne House, Sutton Police Station.
Police Constable Sean Denny, based at Central South Basic Command Unit, will answer allegations that his conduct amounts to a breach of Standards of Professional Behaviour, in respect of:
- Discreditable Conduct
- Equality and Diversity
- Authority, Respect and Courtesy
It is alleged that between 22 December 2021 and 19 June 2022, PC Denny engaged in a course of conduct amounting to harassment and/or stalking of Person A, in breach of the Code of Ethics and/or in breach of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. In particular, it is alleged that PC Denny messaged Person A repeatedly and attempted to contact her despite it being made clear she did not want him to do so.
It is further alleged that PC Denny slashed Person A’s car tyres on 22 December 2021, that being harassing behaviour and/or amounting to an offence of criminal damage.
In acting this way it is alleged that PC Denny breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Discreditable Conduct, Equality and Diversity, and Authority, Respect and Courtesy, and that his conduct, if proven, amounts collectively to gross misconduct and is so serious as to justify dismissal.
The identity of victims and witnesses will be protected during the hearing as appropriate.
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.