GMP officer sacked and others under investigation over contact with sex workers
Two other members of staff have already also lost their jobs
Last updated 11th Dec 2025
A police officer and two police staff have been sacked during an investigation into police contact with sex workers.
A further eight police officers - including a superintendent who has been suspended - and two staff members are under investigation, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
The internal investigation is being carried out by the force's Anti-Corruption Unit to identify contact with sex workers for no proper police purpose.
The force said dismissals across GMP have risen significantly, reflecting the increase in expectations and standards since the arrival of the new Chief Constable, Sir Stephen Watson, in May 2021.
Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods said: "The GMP of today is on a journey to uphold the highest standards our public deserve.
"The chief and I have ensured we've been robust in reacting to concerns from both colleagues and the public by booting out officers and staff not fit to wear the uniform. However, we know that we must keep doing more to ensure the public can have continued confidence in their police force.
"A key part of this is the innovative and proactive approach from our Professional Standards Directorate to be front footed in rooting out unacceptable standards and behaviour.
"Investigations like this do cause concern and frustration for the public and policing colleagues alike, but I know our dedicated teams are determined to lead the way in tackling all forms of police corruption and no rank or role is immune from this.
"It is true that we are bound to reflect the society we serve - for good or for ill - as one of the largest employers in the North West but frankly our standards in policing are much higher.
"The vast, vast majority of our officers are professional, diligent and good people. While this investigation involves a very small minority of officers, our public rightly expects integrity, professionalism and trust from every single person wearing our badge or working within our organisation.
"I know how much work our hardworking teams are doing to work with sex workers in Greater Manchester to keep them safe in what can be a very vulnerable environment.
"We therefore owe it to sex workers, our colleagues and the wider public to ensure anyone found to be making inappropriate contact is dealt with, and we continue to uphold the highest of standards and behaviour."