Police officer who harassed abuse victim granted anonymity

Hampshire police chief admits decision by misconduct panel opens service up to lack of transparency accusations

A police chief has admitted a decision by a misconduct panel to grant lifelong anonymity to a male officer who harassed a female domestic abuse victim opened the service up to accusations of a lack of transparency.

The specially trained domestic officer bombarded the young woman with messages as he pursued an improper emotional relationship" with her after being assigned to work on her case, the panel heard.