A police officer has been accused of using his position to attempt to form relationships with members of the public, according to a police misconduct report.

Hertfordshire police sergeant Ricki Vaughan was also accused of "regularly" speaking about women in a "disrespectful" way.

He will face a misconduct hearing at Hertfordshire Constabulary's headquarters in Welwyn Garden City on September 13.

The allegations have been published on the force’s website ahead of the hearing next week.

Other allegations against the officer, who has worked in Hertsmere and Welwyn Hatfield, include claims he has behaved in a "discriminatory way" towards colleagues, and failed to treat colleagues and/or members of the public with courtesy and respect.

The hearing will determine whether PS 1056 Vaughan had breached the Standard of Professional Behaviour.

It full, is alleged PS Vaughan used his position by forming and/or attempting to form relationships with members of the public who he met through his work", "failed to treat colleagues and/or members of the public with courtesy and respect", "behaved in a discriminatory way towards colleagues", and has "regularly spoken about women in a disrespectful way".

Hearings are held when an officer or member of staff faces allegations of gross misconduct, and are usually held in public.

The hearing is expected to last until September 21.