Number of police officers guilty of crimes in England and Wales soars
by Michael Goodier from World news | The Guardian on (#6J829)
More than 150 officers and staff found guilty in year to April 2023 - a 70% rise on previous year
More than 150 police officers and staff in England and Wales were found guilty of crimes last year after a complaint or misconduct investigation - up 70% compared with the year before.
Home Office figures show that, in the year to April 2023, 115 officers and 43 staff were found guilty of crimes including sexual offences and violence against the person - up from 68 and 25 the year before.
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