An ex-police officer accused of "inappropriately touching" a woman on a night out is facing a disciplinary hearing next month.

Alexander Parkes is accused of breaching the standards of professional behaviour for police officers, specifically the standards of - authority, respect and courtesy - and discreditable conduct.

The former PC at Cleveland Police is no longer with the force but is he is found to have committed gross misconduct he could still face sanctions.

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The allegation on the force website reads: "It is alleged that on the night of 15 May 2022, whilst on an arranged group night out, the former officer touched a female acquaintance from the group in a manner which was uninvited, unwarranted and inappropriate touching."

The public hearing will take place in Stockton on October 3 at 10am.

If it is proven that the allegations amount to gross misconduct the ex-officer will be placed on the College of Policing’s barred list which will prevent him from working for any other force in the country.