ONE of the disgraced beat bobbies forced to quit over an alleged sex romp while on duty has had a request for a review of his hearing turned down.
Former police constable Michael Hendy and fellow Barnard Castle officer PC Marc Watson were both found guilty during a recent misconduct hearing.
It looked into allegations that they both had sex with a female sixth form student in the back of their police van while on duty.
The hearing followed a six-month investigation, during which time the two officers were moved to Crook and Bishop Auckland police stations.
PC Hendy lodged an appeal against the decision with Durham Constabulary, but it was turned down by Chief Constable George Hedges today.
A police spokesman said: "The Chief Constable has carried out a review of the misconduct hearing, which was held on August 21, and has upheld the decision of the panel that the officer should be required to resign."
It is understood that Mr Hendy, who was unavailable for comment last night, still has the right to lodge an appeal against the decision with the Police Appeals Tribunal.
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