Police officer charged with misconduct in a public office

Police officer charged with misconduct in a public office

By Steve Deeks

Senior Reporter

Published 3rd Oct 2024, 15:00 BST

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

A man has today (September 30) been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, following a fatal crash on the M40 this weekend.

placeholder image — A man has today (September 30) been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, following a fatal crash on the M40 this weekend.

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.