South Yorkshire cop accused of breaching order to associate with individual & accompany them to Crown Court
A serving South Yorkshire Police officer is undergoing disciplinary proceedings for allegedly violating a lawful order placed on her a year prior. Police Constable Sarah Bromfield is accused of breaching a March 2025 restriction by being found in the company of a named individual at Manchester Crown Court in March 2026. The misconduct hearing is scheduled for July 23, 2026.
The case reflects the force's public accountability framework, with the disciplinary process conducted openly to demonstrate transparency in how officers are held to professional standards. Since May 2025, any officer proven guilty of gross misconduct faces a strong presumption of dismissal, unless circumstances are deemed exceptional enough to warrant an exception.
- South Yorkshire Police officer Sarah Bromfield faces a misconduct hearing for allegedly breaching a 2025 order barring her from associating with a specific individual
- The alleged violation occurred in March 2026 when she was reportedly present with that individual at Manchester Crown Court
- Gross misconduct findings carry a presumption of dismissal under rules introduced in May 2025, absent exceptional circumstances