Gloucestershire ex-cop, Ashley Weller, harassed police sergeant Samantha Swinford and her sister on social media, falsely accusing them of illegal fox hunting.

Ashley Weller, a former Gloucestershire police constable, received a 12-month community order and restraining order after admitting to harassing his police sergeant, Samantha Swinford, and her sister on social media. Weller falsely accused them of illegal fox hunting, leading to distressing comments from others. The harassment occurred from December 25-27, 2023. He was also fined £500 and lost his job, though police could not comment on ongoing misconduct investigations.

September 29, 2024
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