Ex-PC banned from profession after sexual assault
In his ruling, Mr Watson said Patel, who was not present at the hearing, acted in a "thoroughly offensive, unprofessional and disturbing manner" while commending the victims for their "courage and integrity" in coming forward. He said: "Mr Patel has paid a heavy price for his offending."He rightly stands convicted of sexual offences; it has caused him to lose his position as a constable and he has lost his good name and reputation."Given the features of this case I find I am unable to reconcile the maintenance of public confidence with doing anything other than making the clearest declaration that had Mr Patel not resigned, I would have dismissed him from the service without notice."Patel has been placed on the College of Policing's barred list.
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