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Eight officers suspended over holiday probe

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The eight officers have been suspended since October

Eight police officers have been suspended following reports of alleged misbehaviour on a holiday to Spain.

Durham Police said a sergeant, six PCs and a special constable based in Chester-le-Street were suspended in October.

They face investigation into allegations that they failed to uphold standards of professional behaviour.

The force's Professional Standards Department is carrying out the investigation into the officers' behaviour while they were off-duty.

The Northern Echo has reported the investigation related to alleged misbehaviour on a trip to Spain and involved an inappropriate tattoo, however Durham Police did not confirm this when asked by the BBC.

A force spokeswoman said: "The investigation is ongoing and all eight remain under suspension."

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