Wiltshire Police re-instate officer after dismissal appeal upheld

A police appeals tribunal ruled that Detective Sergeant Gareth Snoad should be demoted instead of fired.

Author: Chris TatePublished 24th Mar 2026

A Wiltshire Police Officer sacked after admitting gross misconduct has had his dismissal overturned.

Detective Sergeant Gareth Snoad was dismissed last April. However, a police appeals tribunal was held in January and it ruled that a rank demotion should replace the sacking.

Wiltshire Police say they accept the findings of the appeal and will work with Detective Constable Snoad to reintegrate him to the organisation.

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