District Commander comment on Nathan Connolly decision

Superintendent Dave Cliff, District Commander, Canterbury.

Re; Nathan Connolly verdict

It is always disappointing when a person in a position of trust, abuses that trust with the public and their work colleagues.

A police officer is treated no differently to a member of the public in a situation such as this.

A Criminal investigation and Professional Standards Investigation were begun however the Professional Standards Investigation was terminated when Nathan Connolly resigned of his own volition.

A robust investigation has been undertaken and I can offer no other comment at this point as sentencing has not taken place.

Mr Connolly joined police in November 2003 and resigned in December 2008.