Eastbourne PC faces misconduct charges after person injured in 'drunk' argument
PC Bridger - based in the town - is accused of being drunk and threatening a member of the public.
The charges relate to an incident on January 5, 2017.
PC Bridger CB701is accused of discreditable conduct and will face a misconduct hearing next week.
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Hide AdThe charges in full, published on the Sussex Police website, are:
1) "On January 5, 2017 he was involved in an argument with a member of the public which resulted in them being injured. Such behaviour, if proven, amounts to a breach of the following Standard of Professional Behaviour: Discreditable Conduct.
2) "That on the same occasion, following the argument, he threatened a member of the public. Such behaviour, if proven, amounts to a breach of the following Standard of Professional Behaviour: Discreditable Conduct.
3) "That on the same occasion, having been involved in a verbal argument with a member of the public which resulted in him being injured, he left the scene prior to police arrival. Such behaviour, if proven, amounts to a breach of the following Standard of Professional Behaviour: Discreditable Conduct
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Hide Ad4) "That on the same occasion, he was drunk and acted in a disorderly and unprofessional manner towards members of the public. Such behaviour, if proven, amounts to a breach of the following Standard of Professional Behaviour: Discreditable Conduct.
5) "That as a result of his behaviour on January 5, 2017 the incident was the subject of a public hearing in the Crown Court. Such behaviour, if proven, amounts to a breach of the following Standard of Professional Behaviour: Discreditable Conduct"