Officers accused of sexual abuse must face investigation, says police chief

Call comes after nearly 150 women made abuse claims against former partners in police force

All serving police officers accused of domestic or sexual abuse should face misconduct hearings as well as criminal investigations, according to the most senior police officer for domestic abuse in England and Wales.

Last month it emerged that nearly 150 women have come forward with claims of rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse by ex-partners in the police force. Louisa Rolfe, the National Police Chiefs' Council's lead on domestic abuse, said she was horrified" by the allegations and doubly horrified" at reports they had not been properly investigated.