Statement from Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex regarding DCC Matthew Horne misconduct hearing

Roger Hirst, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: “The vast majority of Essex Police officers and staff behave with exceptional professionalism. However it is important that if an issue or complaint is raised in relation to any police officer, regardless of their seniority or rank, then the public and police colleagues need to be confident that those issues will be fully and fairly investigated. While I am unable to comment on the particulars of this case, I am assured that all of the correct processes are being followed and that the hearing has been heard in an open, transparent and independent way.”