A CLEVELAND Police inspector appeared on a charge in the Crown Court yesterday after an investigation into his work nine years ago.
Neil O'Byrne, 41, an inspector at Middlesbrough, was charged with misconduct in a public office as an officer of Cleveland Constabulary at Middlesbrough and Redcar between May 1, 1992, and December 31, 1992.
Insp O'Byrne, who is suspended from duty, was granted permission by Judge David Wood to be defended by a Queen's Counsel and a junior.
He was remanded on bail.
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