A Lincolnshire Police misconduct hearing is to be held on 16 to 20 December 2024 for Sgt Connor Ingamells and PC Paige Thompson.
It is alleged that Sgt Ingamells breached the following standards of professional behaviour:
- Discreditable conduct
- Duties and Responsibilities
It is alleged that PC Thompson breached the following standards of professional behaviour:
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Challenging and reporting improper conduct
- Discreditable Conduct
Sgt Ingamells is stationed at Horncastle. PC Thompson is stationed at Skegness.
It is alleged that on 21 July 2022 the officers breached the standards of professional behaviour when they attended an address in Winthorpe Way, Skegness following a report of an assault and a resident of the address being unwell.
It is alleged the officers did not make suitable arrangements to safeguard the woman, make sure she received medical attention or carry out their duties adequately. She sadly died some hours afterwards.
The conduct, if proved, amounts to gross misconduct.