Ex-West Mercia PCSO charged with misconduct in public office

Tom Poole has since resigned from the force <i>(Image: NQ archives)</i>
Tom Poole has since resigned from the force (Image: NQ archives)
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A FORMER West Mercia Police member of staff has been charged with misconduct in public office. 

Tom Poole, 37, who was a police community support officer based in Redditch Safer Neighbourhood Team has been charged with three counts of misconduct in public office.

The charges relate to an investigation into suspected inappropriate relationships with three victims.

The 37-year-old first appeared at Dudley Magistrates Court last month and is due to next appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on today, (Thursday, January 8).

He has since resigned from the force.

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