Police trousers have been spotted on Vinted, an online marketplace for buying and selling clothes, sparking a Hertfordshire Constabulary investigation.

A statement on the force's website alleges Inspector 746 Owen Hurley took payment for the trousers.

According to the statement, the officer's behaviour may amount to "gross misconduct – breaching the standards of professional behaviour for honesty and integrity, discreditable conduct and duties and responsibilities".

It adds: "The circumstances are that a member of the public contacted police on July 29, 2023, stating there were police uniform trousers for sale on Vinted."

A hearing is due to take place at the Hertfordshire Constabulary headquarters in Welwyn Garden City on Tuesday, February 6.

Herts Police said on their website: "The circumstances are that a member of the public contacted Police on 29 July 2023 stating there were police uniform trousers for sale on Vinted.

"These were being sold by the officer who took payment.

"The matter was assessed as Gross Misconduct – Breaching the Standards of Professional Behaviour for Honesty and Integrity, Discreditable Conduct and Duties and Responsibilities."