Ex-PC dismissed in absence without notice
12:46 19/10/2026Nineteen allegations relating to a series of inappropriate text messages sent by former PC Michael Hill were found to be in breach of the standards of professional behaviour.
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Nineteen allegations relating to a series of inappropriate text messages sent by former PC Michael Hill were found to be in breach of the standards of professional behaviour.
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