Senior Gloucestershire police officer suspended amid misconduct investigation
Gloucestershire Constabulary has said an internal investigation is underway
A senior Gloucestershire police officer has been suspended and served with a gross misconduct notice.
The force has said an internal investigation is underway and the case has been voluntarily referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).
Gloucestershire Constabulary said the officer's suspension is a neutral act and "it has no bearing on any indication of guilt and should not been seen as such."
An IOPC spokesperson said, “We can confirm we have received a voluntary conduct referral from Gloucestershire Constabulary in relation to this matter.”
“The referral will now be assessed to determine if the IOPC needs to have any further involvement.”
Gloucestershire Constabulary added that they are unable to comment further while the internal investigation is ongoing.