PC Doug Franks, 43, was being investigated for misconduct over meeting a work colleague outside office hours. The devoted and popular officer from Bognor met a female PC in a car to complete job-related paperwork, The Sun reported. However, they were reportedly spotted by colleagues and asked why they were together – which led to a fine being issued. He was then told he would be investigated by Professional Standards for misconduct. A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “A referral has been made to the IOPC and Sussex Police is supporting Hampshire in their investigation on behalf of HM Coroner. “As such, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further and we ask for the privacy of the family to be respected at this difficult time.
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Sergeant Sean Preston. Picture: Sussex Police Federation
Sgt Sean Preston, who was a custody sergeant at Worthing, died at the age of 50 on Friday (February 12), according to the Sussex Police Federation.
The Federation said he had been a police officer since 1996 and had been working at home for several months before being admitted to hospital early in the year after contracting Covid-19.
He leaves behind his partner, children and grandchildren.
The Federation added: Sussex Police Federation would like to offer our condolences - and our thoughts are with Sean’s family, friends, and colleagues at this difficult time.
Donna Lonsdale, Deputy Chair of Sussex Police Federation, said: “We are all devastated by the news of Sean’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Sean in Brighton and know he will be missed by all of his colleagues.