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Misconduct probe launched after police officer admits abusing woman
Overview
A serving police officer in Aberdeen, Jay Skivington, has been sentenced to 160 hours of unpaid work and given a five-year non-harassment order after admitting to a course of abusive behaviour towards a woman between December 2023 and October 2024. Police Scotland has confirmed that a report will be prepared for the deputy chief constable to consider misconduct proceedings.
Key points
- Jay Skivington, a 24-year-old serving police officer from Aberdeen, admitted to a course of abusive behaviour against a woman.
- He was sentenced at Aberdeen Sheriff Court to 160 hours of unpaid work and a five-year non-harassment order.
- The offences occurred between December 2023 and October 2024 in the Portlethen and Aberdeen areas.
- Skivington's actions included demanding details of the victim's sexual history, recording her without consent, shouting at her, and causing her to fall and injure her head.
- Police Scotland stated that a report is being prepared for the deputy chief constable to consider misconduct proceedings.