A former National Crime Agency (NCA) officer has been accused of meeting escorts while on duty.
Simon Gaffney, a former operational officer based in Warrington, is alleged to have met up with escort workers while on duty in October 2018.
Following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), he is due to appear in court charged with two counts of misconduct in public office.
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The 53-year old former officer is due to appear before Warrington Magistrates' Court tomorrow (November 18).
A statement posted on the IOPC website posted yesterday, said: "A former National Crime Agency (NCA) officer is due to make his first appearance in court charged with two counts of misconduct in public office, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
"Simon Gaffney, a former operational officer based in Warrington, is alleged to have been in contact and met with escort workers while on duty in October 2018.
"Following their own inquiries, the NCA made a referral to us in March 2019.
"Upon completion of our independent investigation in February 2020, we passed a file to the Crown Prosecution Service which authorised the charges.
"Mr Gaffney, 53, is due to appear before Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 18 November."
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