Six members of Hampshire specialist unit could face sack

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Six members of Hampshire specialist unit could face sack

Six officers from Hampshire Constabulary's Serious and Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) have all been found guilty of gross misconduct.

Date - 18th December 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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The actions of retired Detective Inspector Tim Ireson, Detective Sergeant Oliver Lage, Detective Sergeant Gregory Willcox, former PC Craig Bannerman, Trainee Detective Constable Andrew Ferguson and PC James Oldfield were judged to constitute gross...

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