A police officer has been allowed to remain in her position despite being found guilty of gross misconduct after an incident at the Soar Bridge Inn in Barrow Upon Soar. The officer, whose identity is protected for legal reasons, was involved in a confrontation with a man she claims had previously sexually assaulted her. The altercation occurred on June 7, 2024, after the officer had consumed six pints of lager. Witnesses reported her causing a disturbance outside the pub, prompting landlord Ben Stevens to investigate. In a surprising turn of events, the officer jumped onto Stevens' back and wrapped her arms around his neck. He managed to shake her off, but the incident raised serious concerns about her behaviour. Despite the Crown Prosecution Service deciding not to pursue criminal charges, Leicestershire Police initiated a gross misconduct hearing. The hearing, which took place at the force headquarters in Enderby, concluded with the panel declaring her guilty of gross misconduct on November 8. The panel issued a final written warning, which will remain on her record for five years, rather than opting for immediate dismissal. During the hearing, the officer claimed she could not recall the events of the night and did not believe she had attacked anyone. However, the panel found her actions unacceptable, with Mr Stevens being deemed a credible witness. The officer was also accused of kicking Claire Walsh, the pub landlady, but the panel found insufficient evidence to support this claim. The officer had been observed drinking rapidly and behaving erratically, prompting pub staff to monitor her. In her police interview, the officer admitted that alcohol served as a "coping mechanism" for her. Following the incident, she called 999 to report a fight, which led to the arrival of four police officers. Bodycam footage from the responding officers was reviewed during the misconduct hearing. The panel concluded that the officer's actions demonstrated a lack of control and respect for the public. Mr Kelly, a member of the panel, stated that her behaviour was "entirely unprofessional" and that her personal challenges could not excuse her conduct. Despite a request from LeicestershireLive to lift the officer's anonymity, the panel decided to maintain it due to welfare concerns.