Misconduct Hearing Outcome - PC Gavin Parsons

PC Gavin Parsons, based in London, attended a Misconduct Hearing which took place at the PSD offices, Ivason House, London between 23 February – 27 February and 25 March 2026 to answer allegations that his conduct amounted to breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Authority, Respect and Courtesy
• Equality and Diversity
• Use of Force
• Orders and Instructions
• Duties and Responsibilities
• Discreditable Conduct

On Saturday 14 December 2024, PC Parsons responded to an incident at London Bridge Underground Station involving two children, referred to as Child A and Child B.

It was alleged that PC Parsons:

1. Used force against Child A and Child B that was not necessary, proportionate, or reasonable in the circumstances;
2. Failed to treat Child A and Child B with respect and courtesy;
3. Arrested Child A and Child B without sufficient grounds and/or necessity;
4. Provided false information to Child A and Child B regarding the circumstances of their arrest; and
5. Made a false entry relating to the incident in his electronic pocket notebook.

It was further alleged that the race of Child A and Child B influenced PC Parsons’ perception of their age and his treatment of them.

The panel found allegations 1-3 Proven and that it amounted to gross misconduct and PC Parsons breached the standards of behaviour Authority and Courtesy, Use of Force, Order and instructions and Discreditable conduct

The panel found allegations 4-5 Not Proven and he did not breach the standards of behaviour of honesty and integrity and Equality and Diversity.

PC Parsons received a Final Written Warning.