A disgraced police officer who shared private force information with his ex-wife about a man she was in a relationship with has been allowed to keep his job.
Detective Inspector David Johnston passed information held by Greater Manchester Police onto his former partner Hayley Mason, a misconduct hearing was told.
Johnston admitted gross misconduct over the incident but a panel ruled he should not be dismissed from his role.
Instead, he was handed a final written notice at the end of the four-day hearing.
Detective Inspector David Johnston passed information held by Greater Manchester Police onto his former partner Hayley Mason, a misconduct hearing was told. Pictured: Stock image