Wiltshire 999s
  • Wiltshire news
    • Incidents
    • Courts
  • West Country news
  • News near you
    • Swindon
    • Chippenham
    • Trowbridge
    • Salisbury
    • Find your area >
  • Support
    • Mental health helplines
    • Domestic abuse helplines
  • More
    • Community
No Result
View All Result
Wiltshire 999s
No Result
View All Result
Home Wiltshire news

‘Police not above the law’, commissioner tells chief after parking fine

byDaniel Jae Webb
7 August 2019 | 5.21pm
Share on FacebookPost on XSend via WhatsApp

The Wiltshire Police commissioner Angus Macpherson has told the chief of police that “regardless of rank, police officers are not above the law” after he was issued a parking fine.

Kier Pritchard and his colleague Inspector Dave Hobman were attending inSwindon’s community event, the Family Beach Party, outside McDonald’s in Wharf Green this lunchtime.

But the senior officers parked their unmarked dark blue BMW X5 in a loading bay behind Canal Walk, ultimately attracting the attention of a parking warden who issued a ticket.

Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson today told Wiltshire 999s: “I have spoken to the Chief Constable about this and he himself has recognised that police officers must always set a good example, which unfortunately was not the case on this occasion.

“I can guarantee that the public purse will not be picking up the cost of this parking ticket.”

  • You can read the Chief Constable’s comment here.

Swindon Borough Council has not yet responded to our request for comment.

Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and get breaking news sent directly to your mobile – don’t forget to turn on notifications by clicking the bell icon.

Click a topic to read more stories like this:

Tags: SwindonSwindon Borough CouncilSwindon town centreWiltshire Police

TOP STORIES

  • All
  • Wiltshire news
  • Wiltshire courts
Murder arrest after man dies on doorstep of house in Swindon
Wiltshire news

Murder arrest after man dies on doorstep of house in Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
2 July 2025 | 9.00pm
0

...

Read moreDetails
Air ambulance lands as child injured in incident at Swindon school

Air ambulance lands as child injured in incident at Swindon school

4 July 2025 | 1.16pm
One person injured after car and van crash near Warminster

One person injured after car and van crash near Warminster

3 July 2025 | 4.45pm
Probe launched as man, 20s, dies with serious injuries in Swindon

Detectives given more time to question Swindon murder suspect

3 July 2025 | 6.26pm
Murder arrest after man dies on doorstep of house in Swindon

Manchester Road remains closed as murder enquiry continues

3 July 2025 | 8.33am
  • About us
  • Complaints
  • Contact us
  • Contributor terms
  • Privacy policy
Reporting reality.

All content © State Six News Limited, unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved. | Wiltshire 999s is a trading style of State Six News Limited. Company number: 16190242. | Registered company address: Suite A, 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7DE.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • 999 News
  • Court News
  • West Country news
  • News near you
    • Swindon
    • Chippenham
    • Trowbridge
    • Find your area
  • Info & Help
    • Wiltshire Flood Warnings
    • Domestic abuse helplines
    • Mental health helplines
    • Court reporting
  • About & Contact
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • WhatsApp alerts
    • Contributor terms
    • Complaints
A TIP-OFF