Former Humberside Police Chief Constable has 'no case to answer' after IOPC investigation

PAUL ANDERSON ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT AS ALLEGATIONS OVER HIS CONDUCT EMERGE

- By IVAN MORRIS POXTON

AN independent investigation into potential gross misconduct by a former Humberside Police Chief Constable has found there is "no case to answer".

Paul Anderson was the force's Chief Constable from August 2023 until July 2024, and announced his retirement as allegations over his conduct emerged.

These allegations have been investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). They included claims Mr Anderson made discriminatory, offensive, inappropriate or insensitive comments in the presence of colleagues and external stakeholders, and made inappropriate use of police resources.

Mr Anderson denied all allegations. The IOPC has announced its investigation found there was no case to answer for gross misconduct and there will be no further action taken.

Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Leo Hammond was appointed the appropriate authority for the matter after Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison had to give a witness statement. “This brings to a close an exceedingly thorough and completely independent investigation after which the IOPC determined that there is no case to answer,” said Mr Hammond.

“I would like to place on record our thanks to Paul Anderson for his long service and contribution to policing and community safety. We wish him every success in retirement.