Public Notice of Accelerated Misconduct Hearing – to be held in public - PC Saghir
An Accelerated Hearing in respect of the above-named officer is to be held at the Derbyshire Police, Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire, commencing at 09:15 hours on Tuesday 07 July 2026 and is currently scheduled to last for one day.
The officer will answer an allegation that his conduct amounts to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour for:
- Discreditable conduct
contrary to the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020, in that:
Following a trial at Leicester Crown Court, he was convicted of one count of misconduct in a public office.
The Chair of the hearing - Chief Constable David Sandall (Leicestershire Police), has determined that the hearing will be held in public. However, it may be necessary for certain aspects of the hearing to be heard in private or that the identity of certain individuals in the case may require anonymisation to protect their identity.
Further details of the proceedings will be published after the case is concluded.
Members of the public and media may apply online to observe the proceedings in person.
If any member of the public or media wishes to observe this hearing, please pre-register by using the on-line registration form. Anyone who has not pre-registered will not be allowed into the hearing.
Please be advised that the number of applicants is limited to four for this venue and will be on a first come first served basis.
By registering to observe, you are agreeing to the conditions of entry, as outlined on the application, including the below additional directions from the chair:
- There will be a ten-minute delay on reporting by any means.
- Photographing, recording, or streaming the proceedings is not permitted (save for the official recording).
- Attendees must bring valid identification with them
- Food and drink may not be consumed in the hearing.
- Attendees will not be admitted once the hearing has commenced.