Police Officer Cleared of Misconduct Following IOPC Investigation: Media Misrepresents Witness as Victim

A police officer accused of attempting to initiate a relationship with a witness in a burglary case has been cleared of misconduct in public office, with the case shedding light on the crucial distinction between witness and victim that has been blurred in media reporting.

The verdict, delivered at Southwark Crown Court, concerns events that transpired o…