A WILTSHIRE Police officer has been sacked after “fixated, obsessive, intrusive and controlling” behaviour in a bid to pressure a fellow officer into a relationship.

PC Storm Brand has been dismissed without notice after a hearing at Wiltshire Police HQ between November 25 and 28 found his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct.

Chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Ian Saunders, the hearing found the actions of PC Brand breached the following Standards of Professional Behaviour for police officers: Authority, Respect and Courtesy, Equality and Diversity, and Discreditable Conduct.

The panel considered and found proven four allegations against PC Brand and as a result, he was dismissed without notice from Wiltshire Police.

He will also be placed on the national barred list which means he will not be able to work in policing in the future.

After the hearing, Deputy Chief Constable Craig Dibdin said: “PC Brand’s behaviour was simply disgraceful. The misconduct panel found that PC Brand had demonstrated fixated, obsessive, intrusive and controlling behaviour towards another officer.

“PC Brand’s unwanted contact with that officer was intended to pressure her into recommencing a relationship with him.

“The hearing found that PC Brand had persisted in intruding into the personal and private life of the officer either through directly contacting her against her wishes or attempting to do so via her colleagues, friends, and family.

“PC Brand created an environment that was intimidating, hostile and degrading and through his unwanted behaviour, the officer’s dignity was violated causing her distress and concern.

“I commend the witnesses in this case for having the courage to report the unacceptable actions of PC Brand and for providing evidence to the hearing.

“The behaviours displayed by PC Brand have no place in the Police Service as we strive to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of professional behaviour and build the trust and confidence of the communities we are here to serve.”

PC Brand now has 10 working days to appeal the outcome.