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| Convicted voyeur PC sacked by Dyfed-Powys Police | |
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| A police officer who admitted secretly filming women in a shower has been sacked by his force. | A police officer who admitted secretly filming women in a shower has been sacked by his force. |
| PC Andrew Price was handed a six-month suspended prison sentence at Newport Crown Court after pleading guilty to voyeurism charges. | PC Andrew Price was handed a six-month suspended prison sentence at Newport Crown Court after pleading guilty to voyeurism charges. |
| The 52-year-old, from Newtown, Powys, hid a camera in a bathroom washbag to film the two older and younger women. | The 52-year-old, from Newtown, Powys, hid a camera in a bathroom washbag to film the two older and younger women. |
| Price was dismissed by Dyfed-Powys Police for gross misconduct after his sentencing last week. | Price was dismissed by Dyfed-Powys Police for gross misconduct after his sentencing last week. |
| Ch Insp Jon Cummins said: "While no offences were committed while Mr Price was on policing duty, the crime that was committed contravened the standards of professional conduct expected of a police officer at all times. | Ch Insp Jon Cummins said: "While no offences were committed while Mr Price was on policing duty, the crime that was committed contravened the standards of professional conduct expected of a police officer at all times. |
| "My thoughts are with the victim and family at this difficult time." | "My thoughts are with the victim and family at this difficult time." |
| 'Shame' | 'Shame' |
| At his sentencing, the court was told Price had filmed nude images of the unsuspecting victims. | At his sentencing, the court was told Price had filmed nude images of the unsuspecting victims. |
| Hywel Hughes, prosecuting, said: "A police investigation later revealed he had searched pornography online and search terms indicated he had an interest in young girls." | Hywel Hughes, prosecuting, said: "A police investigation later revealed he had searched pornography online and search terms indicated he had an interest in young girls." |
| In addition to a suspended prison sentence, Price must carry out 200 hours of unpaid work and register as a sex offender. | In addition to a suspended prison sentence, Price must carry out 200 hours of unpaid work and register as a sex offender. |
| "You had everything going for you and it's all gone, and your punishment is your shame," said Judge Patrick Harrington QC. | "You had everything going for you and it's all gone, and your punishment is your shame," said Judge Patrick Harrington QC. |