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£100,000 Awarded to Motorist Assaulted by Lincolnshire Police Officer

A motorist has received a compensation payout of £100,000 following a controversy involving a retired inspector from Lincolnshire Police. The inspector in question, John Mellor, was found guilty of striking the driver. Had he not already stepped down from his position, he would have been dismissed on the basis of his misconduct. The disciplinary board ruled Mellor’s actions as a significant violation of professional conduct, underlining the necessity for responsibility within the police force. This case has ignited conversations in the Lincolnshire area about police behaviour and the necessary measures to maintain the public’s trust.

The original story was reported by www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk and reformed for publication by The Lincoln Post.

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