PC Adam Hoyle established intimate relationships with four 'vulnerable' victims of sexual and domestic abuse
A Merseyside Police officer had sex on duty when he should have been searching for a "high risk" missing person, the ECHO can reveal.
"As you indicated in evidence before the jury, an immediate custodial sentence is inevitable. In my judgement, an immediate custodial sentence of some length is inevitable to ensure condign punishment is imposed on you to act as a deterrent to you and other serving police officers." Steven Swift, representing the crown, told the panel of six men and six women during the prosecution's opening on Tuesday that an IOPC investigation was initially sparked after concerns were raised by Hoyle's then partner.
He also attempted to place his hand down the front of her trousers on one occasion, but was rebuffed by her "knocking his hand away". When interviewed about his behaviour, she said: "He used to kiss me every time he'd come. The court was told another woman then contacted the police in November last year after hearing news of Hoyle's arrest and charge on the radio as she drove home from work. He had initially attended her home address back in February 2016 after she reported her ex for harassment.
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