Misconduct hearing outcome for Sgt Ingamells and PC Thompson

A misconduct hearing, directed by the IOPC, was held on 16 December, at Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln for Sgt Ingamells and PC Thompson.

An application was made on behalf of the officers at the commencement of the hearing that that there was no case to answer for either officer to any of the allegations.

After hearing the applications in full and viewing the body worn video of the incident, the panel agreed to uphold the applications and dismissed the allegations.

Sgt Ingamells was found not to have breached the following standards of professional behaviour:

• Discreditable conduct
• Duties and Responsibilities

PC Thompson was found not to have breached the following standards of professional behaviour:

• Duties and Responsibilities
• Challenging and reporting improper conduct
• Discreditable Conduct

It had been 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. 

The IOPC brought a case against both officers, alleging that they had not appropriately safeguarded the woman, despite an ambulance having already been called to the address.

The woman, very sadly died a number of hours later, before the ambulance arrived.