PS Higginbottom
Notice of Misconduct hearing
Date: 15, 16, 17 June 2026
Time: 10.00
Location: Unit A, Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP
ALLEGATIONS
- Whilst off duty on August 31st 2023, PS Higginbottom sent unsolicited messages to a female colleague which were inappropriate and abusive.
- Whilst off duty on August 31st 2023 PS Higginbottom used inappropriate and sexually explicit language to and about a female colleague.
- Whilst off duty on March 7th 2024 made an unsolicited comment to a female colleague which was inappropriate and sexually explicit.
These matters are allegedly in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in relation to:
- Discreditable Conduct
- Authority Respect and Courtesy
If proven, the above matters jointly and separately amount to gross misconduct.
CONDITIONS OF ATTENDANCE
Members of the media and public may attend subject to the following conditions:
- Before completing an application to attend please read the conditions of entry to understand what may be required of you on the day you must confirm that you have read and agreed to abide by the conditions of entry
- The conditions include that the taking of photographs and the use of film or sound recording equipment during the hearing except for official use is prohibited. There may be parts of the hearing which are held in private session; If that is the case, any accredited member of the media or public attending the hearing will be asked to leave during the private session and will be informed by the hearings officer when they can return.
- Any members of the media or public attending the hearing must adhere to any reporting restrictions imposed by the Chair, namely that some witnesses involved in this case are to be referred to by ciphers and will be throughout the proceedings and any public record of it and their identity should not be revealed in any way.
- Any accredited members of the media attending the hearing must produce valid identification.
- The media may make written representations upon reporting restrictions to the Chair. Such representations are to be sent to Greater Manchester Police Misconduct Proceedings Units at [email protected]