In 2025, the Offender Database recorded that Kashif Saghir, then 22, of Nottingham, appeared in court charged with misconduct in public office. On Friday, 17 October 2025, Saghir appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court for his first hearing. The court reported that while acting as a police constable in Derby, Derbyshire, the officer allegedly pursued an “improper relationship” with a vulnerable woman he had met while on duty.
The investigation established that the alleged offences took place between 14 September and 14 October 2024. It is alleged that Saghir provided his personal mobile number to a vulnerable adult he met through his policing duties. The prosecution reported that he allegedly sent voice notes and messages to the woman, brought her cake, and visited her at her home. During these visits, it is further alleged that he read her two-year-old daughter a bedtime story and kissed the child’s head as part of a campaign to pursue a relationship with the mother.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the charges against Saghir involve “wilfully and without reasonable excuse” misconducting himself in a manner that abused the public’s trust. Leicester Magistrates’ Court heard from District Judge R Allen-Khimani, who sent the case to a higher court due to the serious nature of the allegations. The judge noted that the breach of professional boundaries by a serving officer in Derby, Derbyshire, necessitated a formal trial process.
The judge noted that Saghir has been remanded on bail pending his next appearance. In response to his alleged actions, Derbyshire Police confirmed that the officer has been suspended from all duties. The prosecution reported that the case involves a significant breach of the “safe space” police officers are expected to maintain when interacting with vulnerable members of the public.
Legal Status and Statutory Requirements
For the allegations in England, Kashif Saghir is subject to:
- Charge: Misconduct in Public Office.
- Status: Suspended from Derbyshire Police.
- Bail: Remanded on bail with conditions.
- Next Hearing: Scheduled for 1 December 2025 at Leicester Crown Court.
- Judicial Oversight: Case transferred from Leicester Magistrates’ Court to Leicester Crown Court.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Saghir is currently under the supervision of Derbyshire Police‘s Professional Standards Department and the National Probation Service while on bail. Due to the nature of the alleged “improper relationship” in Derby, Derbyshire, the investigation is subject to oversight by the Public Protection Unit and potentially the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
While the case has not yet reached a verdict, authorities state that the officer’s suspension is necessary to maintain public confidence in the Derby area. Any breach of his bail conditions or any further contact with the complainant will result in immediate arrest and a return to Leicester Crown Court. The trial preparation hearing on 1 December will determine the timeline for the full jury trial.
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