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Investigation opened as 8 police officers suspended following reports of alleged misbehaviour on Spain trip
Published 8th Jan 2026, 08:47 GMT
Eight police officers working for Durham Police have been suspended following reports of alleged misbehaviour on a holiday to Spain.
The force said a sergeant, six PCs, and a special constable based in Chester-le-Street were suspended in October. They face investigation into allegations that they failed to uphold standards of professional behaviour, Durham Police said.
The force’s Professional Standards Department is carrying out the investigation into the officers’ behaviour while they were off-duty. A force spokeswoman said: “The investigation is ongoing and all eight remain under suspension.”
According to media reports, the investigation relates to alleged misbehaviour on a trip to Spain and involves an inappropriate tattoo.