Constable with 18 years in East Lancashire policing sacked after sexual assault accusations

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Luke Beardsworth, Jamie Lopez, and The Lancashire Lead

Mar 09, 2025

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This week we report on incidents in East Lancashire that have ultimately resulted in a police officer being sacked - and banned from serving again in future.

PC Dan Stoddard’s misconduct hearing took place early this week with Lancashire Lead reporter the sole journalist Jamie Lopez in attendance. A decision was…

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