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Death of detective facing inquiry | Death of detective facing inquiry |
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Adam Chiffi, pictured in 2003 | |
A detective constable who was being being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct has been found hanged. | A detective constable who was being being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct has been found hanged. |
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said Adam Chiffi's body was found in Pembrokeshire by fellow Dyfed-Powys Police officers. | The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said Adam Chiffi's body was found in Pembrokeshire by fellow Dyfed-Powys Police officers. |
The discovery was made on Wednesday, and an inquest has been adjourned. | The discovery was made on Wednesday, and an inquest has been adjourned. |
Mr Chiffi, 35, from Robeston Wathen, near Narberth, was being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct with a girl under 16. | Mr Chiffi, 35, from Robeston Wathen, near Narberth, was being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct with a girl under 16. |
The IPCC had said on 11 May that it was looking into "allegations of improper contact with a girl". | The IPCC had said on 11 May that it was looking into "allegations of improper contact with a girl". |
In a statement on Friday it said: "The IPCC can confirm that Detective Constable Adam Chiffi from Dyfed-Powys Police has been found dead on 7 July, 2010 by police officers. | In a statement on Friday it said: "The IPCC can confirm that Detective Constable Adam Chiffi from Dyfed-Powys Police has been found dead on 7 July, 2010 by police officers. |
"Our condolences go to Dc Chiffi's family and friends for their loss. | "Our condolences go to Dc Chiffi's family and friends for their loss. |
"Dc Chiffi was subject to an IPCC managed investigation which has now ceased. | "Dc Chiffi was subject to an IPCC managed investigation which has now ceased. |
"The IPCC can also confirm that it received a voluntary referral of Dc Chiffi's death from Dyfed-Powys Police. | "The IPCC can also confirm that it received a voluntary referral of Dc Chiffi's death from Dyfed-Powys Police. |
"A decision will be made as to how this is dealt with following an assessment." | "A decision will be made as to how this is dealt with following an assessment." |
A spokeswoman for the force said it was investigating the sudden death of a 35-year-old male in Pembrokeshire. | A spokeswoman for the force said it was investigating the sudden death of a 35-year-old male in Pembrokeshire. |