Former police officer sentenced for stalking ex-partner using police systems
Former Wiltshire PC Andrew Edwards, 31, from Chippenham, appeared at Bristol Crown Court today (12/09) where he pleaded guilty to the offences and was sentenced
Last updated 12th Sep 2025
A former Wiltshire Police officer has been sentenced for stalking and misconduct in public office after using police systems to stalk his ex-girlfriend and her new partner.
Former PC Andrew Edwards, 31, from Chippenham, appeared at Bristol Crown Court today (12/09) where he pleaded guilty to the offences and was sentenced the same day.
He was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment, suspended for two years. He was also ordered to complete 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days, three months of trail monitoring and 100 hours of unpaid work.
Edwards admitted to conducting 27 searches using police systems, whilst on and off duty, upon his former partner, her male friends, and her new partner without a lawful policing purpose.
He also attended her home address, on and off duty, on 31 occasions, and asked colleagues to research her social media as he had been blocked from viewing it.
Edwards served as a Chippenham response officer and was suspended from his duties as soon as Wiltshire Police became aware of his actions.
He subsequently resigned from the Force on May 6 during the criminal investigation.
Assistant Chief Constable Ian Saunders said: “Former PC Edwards’ actions were totally unacceptable.
“We demand the highest levels of integrity from our officers and staff to ensure the people we serve can have complete trust in us. It is quite clear that Edwards’ behaviour fell significantly short of the professional standards of behaviour that we expect from our officers and staff.
“Stalking is a very serious offence and can have a lasting impact on the victim. I hope this case demonstrates to the public that we provide a policing service without fear or favour and that no one is above the law, regardless of their profession.
“I would also like to acknowledge the officers who worked with former PC Edwards. They recognised the severity of his actions and raised their concerns through the appropriate channels.
“I understand how this can be a difficult thing to do, but they didn’t hesitate to do the right thing.”