Suffolk police officers acquitted of malicious communications offences
Suffolk Police tell us they'll now face formal internal misconduct proceedings
Two serving police constables in Suffolk have been acquitted of offences relating to malicious communications.
William Brazier, aged 23 of Sudbury and Mahfuj Motlib, aged 31 of Ipswich, were found not guilty by a jury at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday 16 October.
Brazier was found not guilty relating to a charge under S.1 Malicious Communications Act 1988 – malicious communications via a telephone call conveying a threat.
He was also found not guilty of unauthorised access of a computer and knowingly or recklessly obtaining personal data.
Mahfuj Motlib, was found not guilty relating to a charge under S.1 Malicious Communications Act 1988 – malicious communications via a telephone call conveying a threat.
During the investigation and following their charge, Motlib remained as a serving officer but in restricted duties, while Brazier was suspended.
Suffolk Police tell us they'll now face formal internal misconduct proceedings.
Whilst the internal investigation takes place, PC Motlib is on restricted duties, while PC Brazier is suspended.
Deputy Chief Constable Rob Jones said: “We respect the decision of the jury in this case. The public should be reassured we have robust processes in place to deal with complaints and allegations made against officers and those in police roles.
"These matters will be thoroughly investigated and where there is a case to answer, they will be held to account.”