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Officer concerned: PC Martin Bayford
Dates of hearing: 3 to 6 August 2026
It was alleged that on 22 July 2024, PC Bayford intentionally touched Person A's bottom and touched her in a hugging-type motion on at least one occasion. It was alleged that this contact was sexual in nature, occurred without Person A's consent, and was carried out without a reasonable belief that she consented.
The panel, chaired by former Commander Katie Lilburn, found all allegations proven at a level of Gross Misconduct.
As a result, PC Bayford was dismissed without notice and has been added to the Barred List held by the College of Policing