Former DC Lindsay Blackman outcome summary

Misconduct hearing outcome 

Officer concerned: Former DC Lindsay Blackman

Dates of hearing: 2 to 5 July 2026

Allegations

Former Detective Constable Lindsay Blackman, previously based at Specialist Crime - South, faced allegations that his conduct amounted to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, in respect of:

• Discreditable Conduct

Particulars

Mr Blackman faced the following allegations:

On 23rd October 2018 , whilst off duty, Mr Blackman assaulted his partner by throwing her onto a bed.

On 1st December 2018, whilst of duty, Mr Blackman assaulted his partner by pulling her hair and hitting her face.

On 11th January 2019, whilst off duty, Mr Blackman assaulted his partner by pinning her down and punching her twice on the arm.

Between 1st February 2018 and 20th March 2019 Mr Blackman repeatedly or continuously engaged in behaviour towards his partner that was controlling or coercive.

It was alleged that in doing so former DC Lindsay Blackman had breached the Standard of Professional Behaviour in respect of Discreditable Conduct. It was further alleged that this conduct, if proven, would amount to gross misconduct in that it is so serious as to justify dismissal.

Decision

The chair found that the allegations were proven at the level of gross misconduct, and if the former officer was still serving he would have been dismissed without notice.