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Isle Of Wight Police Officer Charged With Misconduct In Public Office

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight police officer has been charged with misconduct in a public office.

PC James Martin is charged following an incident in December 2022, which led to the wrongful arrest of a member of the public.

PC Martin is alleged to have failed to take immediate action to release the man from custody, once he discovered the arrest was unlawful.

PC Martin, who is based on the Isle of Wight, is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on 10 October.

The officer is currently on directed duties.

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