NICK Gargan, Avon and Somerset's chief constable has been found guilty of eight charges of miscunduct.

Mr Garagn faced 10 charges of gross misconduct, three charges of misconduct and has now been found guilty of eight at a level of misconduct, a panel has today (July 9) found.

He was suspended last year with full pay when the allegations came to light but that suspension has been lifted and a phased return to work is being prepared for after a sanction hearing.

He was accused of inappropriate behaviour with female staff.

Chair Dorian Lovell-Pank QC will now write a report of the panel’s findings and will recommend any sanctions the chief constable should face under police regulations.

Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens will hold a sanction hearing with the chief constable following receipt of the panel’s report.

A date for the sanction hearing is yet to be announced.