Merseyside Police can confirm that Special Constable Myles Doyle has been dismissed from the Force following a public misconduct hearing , Wednesday 22 February.

Doyle, 19, was disqualified from driving for six months, fined and given six points on his licence after pleading guilty to driving licence and unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle offences relating to incidents in June 2016 when he appeared at Liverpool magistrates court on January 3, 2017.

Doyle, 19, from Kensington was dismissed with notice following the hearing, held today in Liverpool, after it was found his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct.

Deputy Chief Constable Carl Foulkes said: “All police officers and police staff who are convicted of a criminal offence appear can expect to appear before a misconduct hearing.

“Doyle’s behaviour fell below the standards expected by Merseyside Police. As a Special Constable he is subject to the same regulations as any police constable and it is clear that he is not fit to serve.

“Merseyside Police demands the highest standards of professionalism and integrity from all its police officers and staff. It is what the public expects and deserves if they are to have trust and confidence in us.

“When the behaviour and conduct of individuals within our force fall below those standards they can expect to be held to account.”