Maidenhead police officer found not guilty of assault at pub

Sgt William Gilbert was charged with assaulting a woman at the Admiral Cunningham pub

A police officer has been found not guilty of assault by beating and a public order offence.

Sgt William Gilbert was charged with assaulting a woman at the Admiral Cunningham pub in Bracknell, Berkshire, on 9 August 2022.

The Maidenhead-based officer was also accused of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards a man.

However, he was found not guilty of both offences by Staines magistrates.

Sgt Gilbert, who remains suspended from duty, is being investigated over the incident by Thames Valley Police's Professional Standards Department.