Accelerated Misconduct hearing for Former PC Tom Mannings
Notice of a hearing to be held in public
Name of the officer concerned: Former PC Tom Mannings
Date: 13 October 2026
Time: 9am
Location: Patrick Dunne House, Chalk Pit Way, Sutton, SM1 4RD
It is alleged that, whilst serving as a police officer, Former Police Constable PC Tom Mannings used his MPS-issued mobile device to engage in personal communications which served no policing purpose and were contrary to the MPS policies governing the use of ICT systems and equipment.
On 9 June 2026, a Lawful Business Monitoring audit identified personal messages on Former PC Mannings MPS-issued mobile device, including sexually explicit communications and messages containing inappropriate comments relating to race and ethnicity.
Former PC Mannings of Central South Command Unit will answer allegations that his conduct amounts to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of:
- Discreditable Conduct;
- Equality and Diversity; and
- Orders and Instructions.
In acting in the way alleged, Former PC Mannings breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour and this conduct, if proven, would amount to gross misconduct in that it is so serious that, had the officer still been serving, they would have been dismissed.
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.