Outcomes of Misconduct Hearings / Accelerated Misconduct Hearings
OUTCOME OF PUBLIC ACCELERATED MISCONDUCT HEARING
Date: 24th October 2023
Time: 09:00
Location: Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SA
Officer: Former Police Constable 5181 Sheraz Fatima-Ali
Chair: Chief Constable Chris Rowley
On 24th October 2023 an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing was held in respect of Former Police Constable 5181 Fatima-Ali. The hearing was heard in private as to not prejudice ongoing criminal proceedings which have now concluded.
The alleged breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour was as follows:
It was alleged that Former Officer Fatima-Ali was arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and harassment. After being released from custody and with bail conditions not to contact the victim, he contacted them, breaching his bail conditions.
It was also alleged that he was arrested on suspicion of making an indecent image of children.
It was alleged the matters aforesaid amounted to gross misconduct and to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in the areas of Honesty and Integrity, Discreditable Conduct and Orders and Instructions.
The Chair found the conduct breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour namely Honesty and Integrity, Discreditable Conduct and Orders and Instructions and amounted to Gross Misconduct. Had Former Police Constable 5181 Fatima-Ali still been a serving officer, he would have been dismissed. His details have been included on the College of Policing Barred List.
