Close Menu
WTX News
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • Liverpool in crisis: The stats behind the champions’ losing streak
    • Stefan Dennis heartbroken after being ‘banned’ from returning to Australia following Strictly exit
    • Arsenal earn statement win in Champions League vs Atléti
    • McLaren to not boost F1 2025 drivers’ fight by fitting car upgrades
    • What is the best Xbox Series X first party game?
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    WTX News
    • Live News
      • US News
      • EU News
      • UK News
      • Politics
      • COVID-19
      • Business
      • Tech zone
    • World news
      • Middle East News
        • UAE News
        • Palestine News
      • Europe
        • Italian News
        • Spanish News
      • Africa news
      • South America
      • North America
      • Asia
    • News Briefings
      • UK News Briefing
      • World News Briefing
      • Live Business News
    • Sports
      • Football News
      • Tennis
      • Women’s Football
    • MY World
      • Climate Change
      • In Review
      • Expose
      • Special Reports
        • Conscience Convoy
        • Rohingya Report
    • Entertainment
      • Insta Talk
      • Royal Family
      • Gaming News
      • TV Shows
      • Streaming
    • Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • Fashion
      • Cooking recipes
      • Luxury
      • Money Saving Expert
    • Travel
      • Culture
      • Holidays
    • Sign Up
      • Log In
    WTX News
    • Live News
    • World news
    • News Briefings
    • Sports
    • MY World
    • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Sign Up
    Home - UK News - Senior officer sacked for sexual contact with woman while on duty

    Senior officer sacked for sexual contact with woman while on duty

    Senior officer sacked for sexual contact with woman while on duty

    Senior officer sacked for sexual contact with woman while on duty

    • WTX News Editor
    • April 18, 2025
    • 7:58 pm
    • No Comments

    Cliff Notes

    • A senior police officer, Chief Superintendent Tom Simons of Essex Police, was dismissed for sexual misconduct involving two women while on duty.
    • The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation revealed that Simons abused his position and ignored reminders about professional boundaries.
    • Although he faced allegations of sexual offences, coercive control, and misconduct, the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to charge him criminally.

    Essex Police: Senior officer sacked for sexual contact with woman while on duty | UK News

    .

    A senior police officer has been sacked after he had sexual contact with a woman while on duty.

    The police watchdog found Tom Simons, a chief superintendent with Essex Police, abused his position for a sexual purpose with two women – including by touching a colleague inappropriately and failing to disclose a relationship with one of them.

    The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said he continued with his behaviour despite being reminded of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.

    The case was first referred to the IOPC in March 2022 after multiple allegations, Essex Police said.

    Mr Simons was suspended from duty and interviewed under criminal caution by the IOPC, which executed a search warrant of his house and checked his phone and other devices as part of an investigation.

    The case was referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in January 2024 to consider charges relating to alleged sexual offences, coercive control and misconduct in public office, but it was decided he would not be charged with any criminal offences, the IOPC said.

    A disciplinary panel chaired by Bedfordshire Police’s assistant chief constable found Mr Simons had committed gross misconduct and breached the police professional standards of behaviour.

    Mr Simons denies all the allegations.

    He was dismissed without notice after the misconduct hearing concluded this week. He will also be placed on the College of Policing barred list.

    IOPC director Emily Barry said she “would like to praise the courage of the women” who came forward.

    “They faced pressure from him as a senior officer, but it’s thanks to them that our investigation was able to gather the strong evidence that was put before the panel at the misconduct hearing, resulting in his dismissal,” she added.

    “He has deservedly lost his job and it’s behaviour like this that damages the public’s trust and confidence in police officers.”

    Ben-Julian Harrington, chief constable of Essex, said there was “simply no place in policing for people who think, wrongly, that they can get away with sexual misconduct”.

    “I will be completely frank. This case is particularly disappointing given the seniority of the former officer,” he added.

    Advertisment
    News Headlines
    Red Bull rules breach involved tampering with Norris F1 grid marker

    Red Bull rules breach involved tampering with Norris F1 grid marker

    Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped 60,000 kids avoid allergies, study finds

    Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped 60,000 kids avoid allergies, study finds

    Save 70% on VIP subscription
    News Briefings - the way to a better life
    News Briefings - the way to a better life
    Advert by Sponsors
    More from WTX News
    The latest gaming news - with game reviews and tips and tricks. updated 24 hours a day.
    The latest gaming news
    Hot off the press!
    • Liverpool in crisis: The stats behind the champions’ losing streak October 22, 2025
    • Stefan Dennis heartbroken after being ‘banned’ from returning to Australia following Strictly exit October 22, 2025
    • Arsenal earn statement win in Champions League vs Atléti October 22, 2025
    • McLaren to not boost F1 2025 drivers’ fight by fitting car upgrades October 22, 2025
    • What is the best Xbox Series X first party game? October 22, 2025
    WTX News latest breaking news sports and travel
    Latest News and analysis - Deciphering through the BS with exclusive News Briefings
    Facebook X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram

    News

    • World News
    • UK News
    • US News
    • EU News
    • Business
    • Opinions
    • News Briefing
    • Live News

    Company

    • About WTX News
    • Register
    • Advertising
    • Work with us
    • Contact
    • Community
    • GDPR Policy
    • Privacy

    Services

    • Fitness for free
    • Insta Talk
    • How to guides
    • Climate Change
    • In Review
    • Expose
    • NEWS SUMMARY
    • Money Saving Expert

    News delivered to your inbox

    Copyright WTX News 2025

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.