Former police sergeant denies misconduct charges

A former police sergeant who allegedly sought improper relationships with eight women - including two colleagues and a domestic abuse victim - has denied 10 offences.

Tarjinderjit Nizzer, who resigned as a sergeant with Derbyshire Police in February, is accused of committing the offences - including asking for selfies and suggesting meetings - as a serving officer.

He faces eight counts of misconduct in public office relating to incidents said to have happened between January 2020 and November 2024, along with attempting to pervert the course of justice by cancelling a traffic offence report, and computer misuse.

Nizzer appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday, and denied all the charges.

Judge Nirmal Shant KC told the 57-year-old, of Sinfin in Derby, that he is expected to face trial on 14 February 2028.

She said: "That seems a long time away. The court will make some effort to see if there's an earlier date.

"If it's available, you will be called back in and told that date."

The judge added a pre-trial hearing would take place on 8 January, before she granted Nizzer bail with the condition he does not contact any of the prosecution witnesses.

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