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Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Police officer who starred in Channel 5 series is banned from force over 'inappropriate, sexist, and racist' texts
A police officer who starred in a Channel 5 series has been banned from the force over 'inappropriate, sexist, and racist' texts. PC Andrew Doran, of Cheshire Police, featured on documentary TV programme Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders, which has been running since 2021. The roads policing officer received, sent and kept more than 20 of the shocking messages on his personal mobile between 2018 and 2015. This included a video which was a criminal offence to possess, as well as a clip he was sent 'depicting extreme pornography'. He did not delete, challenge or report any of the horrifying texts - and has not since provided any explanation for his behaviour. The ex-constable resigned in July ahead of his accelerated misconduct hearing this month, a special kind of fast-track proceedings. They are used in the police when there is 'incontrovertible' evidence of gross misconduct and it is in the public interest an officer is dismissed 'straight away'. PC Doran was found to have 'undoubtedly' committed this most serious of standards breaches and would have been dismissed without notice had he not already quit. The roads policing officer (pictured for Motorway Cops) received, sent and kept more than 20 of the shocking messages on his personal mobile between 2018 and 2015 It means he has been placed on the banned list and will never again work as a police officer. The programme description for Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders reads: 'Ride along with the officers risking their lives policing Britain's most dangerous roads.' PC Doran is featured prominently in the series, with several episode summaries focussing solely on his policing work. An episode description from series one, for example, simply reads: 'PC Andy Doran hunts for a suspected car thief on a housing estate.' Other policing work sees the officer pull a driver over for using his phone behind the wheel and respond to a collision after a driver fell asleep on the motorway. He is also variously seen on the show supporting those in a broken down car, chasing fleeing thieves after a shop robbery, and, bizarrely, pursuing a suspect in a tractor. The 'unprofessional messages and material' he had on his phone included 17 sexist images he sent and nine he received. On top of this, he sent three racist pictures and two discriminatory ones, also receiving 11 of the former and four of the latter. PC Doran also sent one 'improper or offensive' image and received three. Chief Constable Mark Roberts said at the disciplinary hearing the officer had 'shown a clear lack of integrity' and 'discriminatory views and behaviour which shows a lack of respect and courtesy towards others'. He added: 'You have behaved in such a manner as to discredit Cheshire Police, and the police service as a whole, thereby impacting public trust and confidence in policing.' The senior officer noted as particularly concerning the extreme pornographic material PC Doran was sent, on February 12, 2021. 'He failed to challenge or report this accordingly', he said, adding the former officer also did not delete it from his phone. CC Roberts continued: 'No explanation for his behaviour has been provided, in particular as to why he did not challenge or report the messages received, no doubt because there is no explanation or excuse for this behaviour. 'The messages were offensive, improper and discriminatory and are therefore totally unacceptable in policing and in Cheshire Police. 'I therefore stress that the force will not tolerate such conduct from any serving police officer, nor any staff member. 'The only appropriate disciplinary outcome in this case is dismissal without notice, had the former officer not previously resigned. 'A lesser sanction than dismissal would not serve to uphold the high standards and deter such conduct in the future.' The first four series of Motorway Cops - half the show's entire run to date - focus on Cheshire Police, with Northumbria Police taking over for seasons five to seven. The force is then replaced by Humberside Police for the latest instalment, series eight. Cheshire Police and Channel 5 have been contacted for comment.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
TV cop 'resigns' from police force after 'sexist' and 'racist' messages found on phone
PC Andrew Doran who appeared on Motorway Cops has been forced to resign from Cheshire Police after inappropriate messages were found on his personal phone A police officer who found fame on Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders has been forced to resign from his position with Cheshire Police after inappropriate messages were found on his personal phone. During a misconduct hearing, PC Andrew Doran allegedly sent, received and kept "inappropriate, sexist, racist, discriminatory and unprofessional messages and material on his personal mobile phone." The police officer who was also a fan favourite since appearing on the channel 5 show, was also exposed for having a video "depicting extreme pornography." The misconduct hearing stated that the former police officer would have been "sacked" if he had not handed in his resignation. The offensive messages remained on his phone between 2018 and 2025. PC Doran had allegedly sent 17 sexist images and received nine. He also sent three racist pictures and received 11. The misconduct hearing also heard that he sent discriminatory pictures and one "improper or offensive" image, which resulted in it being a criminal offence. In 2021, it was also claimed that PC Andrew Doran was sent "extreme pornography". According to the Warrington Guardian, the hearing it was revealed during the hearing: "It is alleged that, as a serving police officer, in sending, receiving, or retaining the material, you have shown a clear lack of integrity through your actions, and displayed discriminatory views and behaviour which shows a lack of respect and courtesy towards others." The hearing was told: "You have behaved in such a manner as to discredit Cheshire Police, and the police service as a whole, thereby impacting public trust and confidence in policing. It is alleged you have not challenged or reported its content and retained possession of the material on your personal mobile device." In conclusion of the hearing Chief constable Mark Roberts stated that PC Doran would have been dismissed without notice had he not resigned. Despite his resignation, the police officer turned TV cop has been barred from re-joining the police force.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
TV cop who starred on Channel 5 show banned from force after inappropriate texts including 20 sexist & racist pics
A COP who starred on a hit Channel 5 show has been banned from his force after sending sexist and racist texts. Viewers who watched PC Andrew Doran feature on Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders were shocked to discover he had written "offensive, improper, and discriminatory" messages. The TV officer was also found to have a video "depicting extreme pornography" on his phone. A misconduct hearing concluded the former officer would have been sacked if he hadn't resigned last month. Advertisement The hearing heard the disgraced Cheshire Police cop sent, received and kept "inappropriate, sexist, racist, discriminatory, and unprofessional messages and material on his personal mobile phone". The offensive material was gathered and stored between 2018 and 2025. PC Doran sent 17 sexists images and was sent nine, while he sent three racist pictures and received 11. The misconduct hearing also hear he sent discriminatory images and one "improper or offensive" picture - which amounted to a criminal offence. Advertisement It was also alleged the shamed officer was sent "extreme pornography" in February 2021. As reported by the Warrington Guardian, the hearing was told: "It is alleged that, as a serving police officer, in sending, receiving, or retaining the material, you have shown a clear lack of integrity through your actions, and displayed discriminatory views and behaviour which shows a lack of respect and courtesy towards others. 'You have behaved in such a manner as to discredit Cheshire Police, and the police service as a whole, thereby impacting public trust and confidence in policing. 'It is alleged you have not challenged or reported its content and retained possession of the material on your personal mobile device." Advertisement Tale of twins with 'shared psychosis' caught on CCTV before one turned killer Chief constable Mark Roberts concluded PC Doran would have been dismissed without notice, had he not already quit. Instead, PC Doran has been barred from ever re-joining the force. CC Roberts added how the cops actions were "undoubtedly gross misconduct". He also told the hearting there was "no explanation" for the disgraceful behaviour and "no excuse". The "totally unacceptable" messages sent and received by PC Doran were dubbed "offensive, improper, and discriminatory". Advertisement
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
TV cop who starred on Channel 5 show banned from force after inappropriate texts including 20 sexist & racist pics
He was also found to have a video 'depicting extreme pornography' on his phone COP SHAME TV cop who starred on Channel 5 show banned from force after inappropriate texts including 20 sexist & racist pics A COP who starred on a hit Channel 5 show has been banned from his force after sending sexist and racist texts. Viewers who watched PC Andrew Doran feature on Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders were shocked to discover he had written "offensive, improper, and discriminatory" messages. The TV officer was also found to have a video "depicting extreme pornography" on his phone. A misconduct hearing concluded the former officer would have been sacked if he hadn't resigned last month. Advertisement The hearing heard the disgraced Cheshire Police cop sent, received and kept "inappropriate, sexist, racist, discriminatory, and unprofessional messages and material on his personal mobile phone". The offensive material was gathered and stored between 2018 and 2025. PC Doran sent 17 sexists images and was sent nine, while he sent three racist pictures and received 11. The misconduct hearing also hear he sent discriminatory images and one "improper or offensive" picture - which amounted to a criminal offence. Advertisement It was also alleged the shamed officer was sent "extreme pornography" in February 2021. As reported by the Warrington Guardian, the hearing was told: "It is alleged that, as a serving police officer, in sending, receiving, or retaining the material, you have shown a clear lack of integrity through your actions, and displayed discriminatory views and behaviour which shows a lack of respect and courtesy towards others. 'You have behaved in such a manner as to discredit Cheshire Police, and the police service as a whole, thereby impacting public trust and confidence in policing. 'It is alleged you have not challenged or reported its content and retained possession of the material on your personal mobile device." Advertisement Tale of twins with 'shared psychosis' caught on CCTV before one turned killer Chief constable Mark Roberts concluded PC Doran would have been dismissed without notice, had he not already quit. Instead, PC Doran has been barred from ever re-joining the force. CC Roberts added how the cops actions were "undoubtedly gross misconduct". He also told the hearting there was "no explanation" for the disgraceful behaviour and "no excuse". The "totally unacceptable" messages sent and received by PC Doran were dubbed "offensive, improper, and discriminatory". Advertisement
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
TV cop who starred on Channel 5 show banned from force after inappropriate texts including 20 sexist & racist pics
A COP who starred on a hit Channel 5 show has been banned from his force after sending sexist and racist texts. Viewers who watched PC Andrew Doran feature on Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders were shocked to discover he had written "offensive, improper, and discriminatory" messages. The TV officer was also found to have a video "depicting extreme pornography" on his phone. A misconduct hearing concluded the former officer would have been sacked if he hadn't resigned last month. The hearing heard the disgraced Cheshire Police cop sent, received and kept "inappropriate, sexist, racist, discriminatory, and unprofessional messages and material on his personal mobile phone". The offensive material was gathered and stored between 2018 and 2025. PC Doran sent 17 sexists images and was sent nine, while he sent three racist pictures and received 11. The misconduct hearing also hear he sent discriminatory images and one "improper or offensive" picture - which amounted to a criminal offence. It was also alleged the shamed officer was sent "extreme pornography" in February 2021. As reported by the Warrington Guardian, the hearing was told: "It is alleged that, as a serving police officer, in sending, receiving, or retaining the material, you have shown a clear lack of integrity through your actions, and displayed discriminatory views and behaviour which shows a lack of respect and courtesy towards others. 'You have behaved in such a manner as to discredit Cheshire Police, and the police service as a whole, thereby impacting public trust and confidence in policing. 'It is alleged you have not challenged or reported its content and retained possession of the material on your personal mobile device." Tale of twins with 'shared psychosis' caught on CCTV before one turned killer Chief constable Mark Roberts concluded PC Doran would have been dismissed without notice, had he not already quit. Instead, PC Doran has been barred from ever re-joining the force. CC Roberts added how the cops actions were "undoubtedly gross misconduct". He also told the hearting there was "no explanation" for the disgraceful behaviour and "no excuse". The "totally unacceptable" messages sent and received by PC Doran were dubbed "offensive, improper, and discriminatory". 1
