Police officer accused of making false incident reports

PC Rose Wilson is due to face a misconduct hearing in Portishead on 24 September

A police officer allegedly made false or misleading incident reports and did not properly record an assault complaint or get evidence.

Avon and Somerset PC Rose Wilson, who is based in South Gloucestershire, is due to face a misconduct hearing in Portishead on 24 September.

A notice on the constabulary website said the officer was accused of breaching the standards of professional behaviour in terms of honesty and integrity, authority, respect and courtesy, and duties and responsibilities.

The hearing is set to last four days.

The notice continued: “It is alleged that over two incidents on 29 July and 25 September 2022, PC Wilson made false or misleading incident reports, failed to upload body-worn videos, failed to accurately record a complaint of assault, and failed to obtain written statements and relevant evidence.

“It is contended that, if proven, the allegations amount to gross misconduct.”