An Avon and Somerset Constabulary officer who allegedly sexually harassed a female colleague faces a misconduct hearing.

PC Paul Fortune is accused of making “numerous inappropriate and/or sexualised comments” towards women co-workers.

The misconduct hearing originally began in September but was moved into private session before being adjourned.

PC Fortune’s case is now listed for three days at force HQ in Portishead from Monday to Wednesday (December 2 to 4).

A notice announcing the hearing said the officer allegedly breached the standards of professional behaviour for authority, respect and courtesy, equality and diversity, and discreditable conduct between April 2017 and February 2019.

It said he “failed to act with self-control” and “caused his female colleagues to feel uncomfortable”.

The notice said he treated women less favourably than fellow male officers.

“The alleged breaches of the standards of professional behaviour both singularly and collectively amount to gross misconduct,” it added.

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