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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jamie Grierson

Chief constable retires after being told of investigation into alleged workplace relationships

Scott Chilton in his uniform giving a press conference
Scott Chilton was a serving member of the police for 33 years. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA

The chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has retired with immediate effect, on the same day he was given notice he was under investigation for two alleged workplace relationships.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it had notified Scott Chilton on Monday morning that he was under investigation for potential gross misconduct over a relationship from before he became chief constable and another after taking the force’s top job.

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