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Recommendations listed in report into alleged misconduct by Cumbria’s top cop Stuart Hyde

3:38pm Monday 15th July 2013 in News


By Steven Bell, Senior Reporter

MORE than 30 recommendations have been made following an investigation into allegations of serious misconduct by Cumbria’s top cop, it has emerged.

An inquiry into complaints against Stuart Hyde has now been completed by South Wales Police, which has sent its findings in a report to Cumbria police and crime commissioner Richard Rhodes.

Although its conclusions have not been disclosed, Mr Rhodes revealed the ‘lengthy and complex’ document contained a series of recommendations, however it is not yet clear what these relate to.

Mr Rhodes said he would release a further statement in the coming weeks, potentially revealing what, if any, action will be taken against Mr Hyde.

The officer has been suspended as the county’s temporary chief constable for nearly a year.

Allegations against Cumbria’s most senior officer first came to light in September.

He has not returned to work since.

Mr Hyde spoke of his ‘devastation’ when the matters were first raised and has issued statements expressing disappointment at his continued suspension.

He has been informed by Mr Rhodes that his suspension is to enter another month while he considers the report.

His decision follows his monthly review of the case, which he is required to carry out in line with police regulations.

“I have now received the full investigation report from South Wales Police,” said Mr Rhodes.

“I am now in the process of considering the report and taking detailed legal advice in regard to the steps I must take in accordance with misconduct legislation.

“I will make a further statement at the earliest opportunity and in any event before the end of July 2013.”

On Thursday, Mr Hyde issued a fresh statement on his website.

He wrote: “Whilst I am relieved that the South Wales investigation team has delivered its report I am disappointed that my suspension is now entering its twelfth month.

“I have not seen the report or the recommendations but I am committed to working to deliver against any recommendations that relate to me.

“My commitment to policing and to Cumbria in undiminished and it is my hope that I will be able to return to serving its communities within the near future.”

Mr Hyde has already been told by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) that they will take no further action him.

The body has previously said that the allegations ‘do not amount to serious misconduct’ and were ‘based on unsupported suspicion’.

IPCC bosses then passed the matter back to Cumbria Police Authority, which referred the allegations to South Wales Police to investigate.

The authority has since been taken over by Mr Rhodes, who was elected the county’s first police and crime commissioner in November.

In May, a fresh allegation against Mr Hyde came to light, which was referred to the IPCC which passed it to South Wales Police.

Merseyside Police’s deputy chief constable Bernard Lawson has taken over Mr Hyde’s role temporarily.

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Donalds

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9:55pm Mon 15 Jul 13


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