Ex-special constable barred for claiming to be Olympic rider

Stephen Morley, presenting the case, told an accelerated misconduct hearing Harper-Davies’ lies were a breach of honesty and integrity.

“When he was interviewed, he said he was scared of competing and that’s why he had not competed,” Mr Morley said.

The hearing heard the Singapore Olympic rider had for a time been trained by Harper-Davies’ then partner, but he had not been involved.

Mr Morley said Harper-Davies had accepted, during an interview with professional standards, that he had been dishonest about his previous policing experience, as well as his horse riding ability.

“He is clearly telling lies and he has been acting without integrity,” he said.

Harper-Davies resigned form the force in December 2023.

He did not attend the hearing, had not submitted any formal response to the allegations and was not legally represented.