Hampshire police officer sacked for using ‘extreme’ force against detainees

Force apologises to victims, who included a traumatised woman, for Sgt Simon Lythgoe's inexcusable' behaviour

A police officer and power-lifting champion has been dismissed after using extreme" force against two detainees, including a traumatised woman.

Hampshire constabulary described the actions of Sgt Simon Lythgoe, who was based on the Isle of Wight, as inexcusable and apologised to his victims.