PC was sacked for touching a colleague's penis and shouting, "it's a small one"

He undid the man's trousers and reached in to touch his genitals - then claimed it was 'banter'.

A police constable has been dismissed for touching a colleague’s penis and shouting "it’s a small one" - before claiming it was 'banter'.

PC Adam Reed was dismissed from Wiltshire Police without notice after a five-day misconduct hearing that ended on June 17th.

Reed admitted that he pulled down the probationary officer's trouser zip, inserted his hand to contact his penis and shouted, "it’s a small one", in front of colleagues at a police station.

Reed argued that it was 'banter' and amounted to misconduct rather than gross misconduct, which would see him sacked.

But a misconduct panel ruled that Reed’s behaviour was gross misconduct. He was dismissed without notice and barred from working as a police officer elsewhere in the UK.

In the hearing, the victim - named officer X - said he was left 'violated' by Reed, whom he had only spoken to occasionally and never worked with directly.

Officer X started as a full-time police officer in October 2021, and the incident occurred approximately one month later, on November 15th.

Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills of Wiltshire Police said: "The actions of former Police Constable Adam Reed were not only wholly inappropriate, but they also violated the dignity of his colleague and would have caused him significant distress.

"His actions amounted to unwanted sexual conduct, and the Legally Qualified Chair's decision to dismiss Adam Reed from Wiltshire Police is endorsed by the force.

"He will now be placed on the national barred list, ensuring he cannot work in policing in the future.

"There is no place in Wiltshire Police for anyone who conducts themselves in this way and, further, to become aware of this incident; the officer was at once suspended from the organisation.

"The actions of this individual will undoubtedly cause public concern and undermine the work of the exceptionally committed members of our organisation who strive to supply an outstanding service to the communities they serve.

"Wiltshire Police stay committed to ensuring every officer and staff member discharges their duties to the highest standards and, as this case proves, we will act swiftly and robustly when these are not met.

"Furthermore, if any community member has concerns about the professionalism of those who serve within our organisation, we encourage them to come forward at the earliest opportunity.

"The victim, in this case, will continue to receive the full support of the organisation."