Martin Richards exonerated by IPCC

Sussex Police Chief Constable Martin Richards has been cleared of alleged misconduct following an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).

Following an anonymous complaint Sussex Police Authority that Mr Richards used undue influence in an operational matter, the issue was referred to the IPCC, who found he had no case to answer.

A statement on Sussex Police’s website said: “Sussex Police understands the importance of maintaining public confidence in the integrity of any of its officers. The Chief Constable has welcomed the independent scrutiny of the IPCC in investigating this allegation from the outset and has provided his full support to the investigation throughout.”

The IPCC had appealed for the anonymous complainant to come forward to substantiate the uncorroborated allegations without success.