Police officer dismissed for gross misconduct

Mr Crimes, who was based at Huntingdon Police Station, was found to have breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of duties and responsibilities amounting to misconduct and honesty and integrity amounting to gross misconduct.

The hearing concluded on Friday (20 March) and Crimes was dismissed without notice.

The hearing was brought in relation to honesty and integrity in connection with evidence he gave during the inquest into the death of William Sitwell, as well as that he breached the standard of professional behaviour relating to duties and responsibilities in connection with his actions when Mr Sitwell went missing.

Deputy Chief Constable Jane Gyford said: “The public should be able to trust that police officers will always be truthful and open and act professionally at all times.

“We expect the highest standards of integrity from our officers, but PC Crimes’ conduct has been found to have fallen short of our expectations.

“I hope this outcome offers some reassurance to Mr Stillwell’s family that officers and staff will be held to account for their actions.”