A Thames Valley Police officer who subjected a former partner to domestic abuse has been dismissed from the force.

The force did not confirm where the officer, who was dismissed on November 29 following a five-day hearing, was based.

A private misconduct hearing concluded that the officer breached the standards of professional behaviour.

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The hearing began on November 25 at Thames Valley Police's headquarters in Oxford Road, Kidlington, in front of legally qualified chairperson Mr Harry Ireland.

The hearing was held in private to protect the identity of the victim.

Therefore, to maintain the anonymity of the victim, the officer has not been named also.

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The officer faced allegations that breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Discreditable Misconduct.

The hearing concluded that the officer subjected a former partner to domestic abuse amounting to coercive control over a protracted period of time.

The behaviour included assaults, threats, humiliation and intimidation causing the victim to fear violence and experience serious distress that affected everyday life with an adverse effect on the their mental and physical health.

The officer was dismissed with immediate effect and their name will be added to the College of Policing's barred list.

Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Paine, Head of Professional Standards Department at Thames Valley Police said: "I'd like to credit the victim for the courage shown in coming forward and giving evidence in this case.

"Everyone working for Thames Valley Police knows the standards of professional behaviour that apply to officers and staff at all times; whether on or off duty.

"Incidents of domestic abuse are not confined to just physical or mental abuse but it is always completely unacceptable and will be robustly investigated."