Outcome of Accelerated Misconduct Hearing for PC Tyler Atkins

Gross misconduct hearing outcome 

Officer concerned: PC Tyler Atkins

Date of hearing: 3 November 2026

Summary of allegations

On 22 September 2026, at Brighton Magistrates' Court, PC Tyler Atkins was convicted of assault by beating, following an incident in December 2025, while he was off-duty.

Outcome

All allegations proven. The Panel found his actions amounted to Gross Misconduct. The Panel found this amounted to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, in respect of Discreditable Conduct.

Sanction

PC Atkins was dismissed without notice and placed on the Barred List.