Public notification of misconduct hearing for PC Christopher Fursdon
Notice of a misconduct hearing to be held in public
Date: 14 August 2026
Time: 10:00
Location: Sussex Police Headquarters, Church Lane, Lewes, BN7 2DZ
It is alleged that the behaviour of PC Christopher Fursdon who was based at Brighton consistently fell below the standards expected of a police officer and that there were significant honesty and integrity issues generated from this behaviour.
Conditions of attendance
Members of the media and public may attend subject to the following conditions:
- Before completing an application to attend, please read the conditions of entry to understand what may be required of you on the day. You must confirm that you have read and agree to abide by the conditions of entry.
- The conditions include that:
- The taking of photographs and the use of film or sound recording equipment during the hearing, except for official use, is prohibited.
- There may be parts of the hearing which are held in private session; if that is the case, any accredited member of the media or public attending the hearing will be asked to leave during the private session and will be informed by the Hearings Officer when they can return.
Attendance by members of the media
- Any accredited member of the media attending the hearing must produce valid identification.
- The media may make written representations upon the reporting restrictions to the Chair by 13 August 2026. Such representations are to be sent to [email protected]