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Ex-Hampshire Police Chief Owns Up to Affair Misconduct at Tribunal

Ex-Hampshire Police Chief Owns Up to Affair Misconduct at Tribunal

Scott Chilton, the former chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, has admitted misconduct over an affair with a female officer while he led the force. A police tribunal in Eastleigh heard he urged her to delete messages. He denies a second alleged relationship, denies abusing his position and says nothing amounted to gross misconduct. He did not attend the hearing, citing medical issues.

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