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Name of officer: PC 79647 Ashley Harrington and PC 81497 Sullivan Ashcroft
Date of hearing: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 4 September 2026
Location of hearing: Colbea conference centre, 1 George Williams Way, Essex, CO1 2JS
Details of hearing:
The hearing will be chaired by ACO Fiona Henderson.
The officer’s conduct is alleged to have breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour (SPB) in the areas of:
PC 79647 Ashley Harrington
The allegations describe a pattern of unwanted attention, persistent contact, sexualised behaviour, unwanted physical contact, bullying, and disability-related harassment towards Officer A, both in and out of the workplace.
PC 81497 Sullivan Ashcroft
The allegations concern repeated bullying, disability-related harassment, inappropriate sexualised conduct, and victimisation of Officer A.
Applications to attend will close at 12pm on Friday 28 August 2026.
Please ensure that you have read the conditions of entry prior to booking.