Police force governing Milton Keynes refuse to comment after report finds more than 200 police officers and PCSOs in Britain have convictions

Offences from other forces included assault, burglary and animal cruelty
By Clare Turner
Published 10th Jul 2020, 14:47 BST
Updated 10th Jul 2020, 14:48 BST

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A Sky News investigation has revealed police forces across the country employ at least 211 officers and PCSOs who have been convicted of criminal offences.

And while some forces were transparent about the information, Thames Valley Police refused to provide data, saying it would be a "disproportionate and unjustified diversion of policing resources" during the coronavirus epidemic.

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Sky News sent freedom of information requests to the police forces, as well as British Transport Police and the Ministry of Defence Police.

But as just a third of UK forces gave the information, the actual number is likely to be higher than 211.

The offences revealed included assault, burglary and animal cruelty.

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