56-year-old allegedly tracked woman via TETRA radio system
A serving police officer has appeared in court charged with domestic abuse.
Fifty-six-year-old Mark Hempsall allegedly subjected his former partner to psychological and physical abuse between 2017 and June this year.
At Douglas Courthouse today (17 September) the prosecutor told the court he also allegedly tracked her movements using the police radio network.
Bail was granted until his next court appearance on 3 October with conditions that he resides at an address in Port Erin and adheres to an exclusion zone.
The Isle of Man Constabulary has confirmed to Manx Radio that the officer, who has been a PC for 14 years, was charged yesterday (16 September).
A spokesperson added: "This matter is now before the court and we are unable to comment further until the conclusion of court proceedings and internal discipline proceedings.”
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