A POLICE sergeant caught having sex in public while on duty has been sacked from Devon and Cornwall police.

The officer was dismissed without notice after an internal misconduct hearing.

A member of public made a complaint that the sergeant has been seen engaging in sexual activity in a public place while on duty.

The sergeant admitted the allegation and that his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct.

Assistant chief constable Russ Middleton said: 'We expect the highest standards of professional behaviour from all of our officers.

'The sergeant's beh-aviour in this case directly contradicts the force's value, the code of ethics and the standards of professional behaviour and will not be tolerated.'

ACC Middleton added: 'The vast majority of our staff demonstrate commitment on a daily basis to the force strategy, the code of ethics and the forces obligation to instil public confidence in the police.

'It is disappointing that this officer's behaviour has let the police service down.'