PC James Martin, a dog handler with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, has denied an offence of misconduct in a public office and will stand trial next year.
James Martin, 35, from Shanklin, appeared before Winchester Crown Court on Friday (8th November) faced with 1 charge of misconduct in a public office – a charge he continues to deny.
It is alleged that PC Martin failed to take immediate action to release a man from custody following their wrongful arrest, once he discovered the arrest was unlawful.
The incident is alleged to have occurred in December 2022.
The case has been sent to trial by Judge Dugdale with a date set of October 2025.
PC Martin has been granted unconditional bail.
It is when you read stories like this
people start to lose trust in the law.
Are there any good apple’s left in the barrel