A former detective constable has been denied £344,000 in compensation following a dispute over how his complaints about his fiancée’s affair were handled by North Wales Police. Andrew Fearon, who resigned from the force, sought damages after alleging mishandling of his grievances related to Rebecca Hutt’s relationship with a fellow officer, Detective Constable Shaun Parry.

The affair occurred while Ms. Hutt was still engaged to Mr. Fearon and reportedly took place on police premises. Upon discovering the liaison, Mr. Fearon filed a gross misconduct complaint against Ms. Hutt. The force assigned Detective Superintendent Steve Williams to investigate the matter. After looking into the complaints, Det. Supt. Williams cleared Ms. Hutt of any wrongdoing. Subsequently, Mr. Williams and Ms. Hutt married.

Mr. Fearon argued that North Wales Police failed to properly address his grievances and sought substantial compensation for what he described as mishandling and emotional distress. However, a judge reviewing the case rejected these claims. Judge Sarah O’Brien ruled there was no evidence of bad faith or improper conduct by those involved in the investigation or decision-making process.

The judge concluded that North Wales Police had acted appropriately throughout the proceedings. Mr. Fearon’s application for compensation was thus dismissed. The case highlights the challenges police forces face in handling internal disputes, especially when personal relationships intersect with professional responsibilities.