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A police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after he had sex with two vulnerable women while he was on duty.

Devon and Cornwall officer PC Richard Hosken-Johns met the women while he was at work and had "inappropriate sexual relationships" with them knowing they were vulnerable, a misconduct hearing was told.

He would often take "refreshment breaks" for long periods of time so he could visit the women, one of whom had suffered domestic violence and mental health problems, the panel heard.

PC Hosken-Johns, who worked as a response officer in Helston, Cornwall, also had sexual relations with a third woman while on duty.

The allegations related to incidents that took place between 2012 and 2018.

He denied all of the accusations but was found guilty of gross misconduct and banned from policing for five years.

PC Hosken-Johns had already resigned from the force on 21 June, the hearing was told.

The panel concluded that he failed to maintain self-control by having sex on duty and neglected his duties by being away from work for an unreasonable length of time.

He claimed he had been suffering with PTSD and stayed with one of the women because he was feeling "unwell and light-headed".

But the hearing was told he asked them to lie about their relationships if they were questioned by police.

Devon and Cornwall Police's chief constable, Paul Netherton, said: "PC Hosken-Johns deliberately took advantage of these women at a time when they were considered as vulnerable and approached the police for help and support.

"This type of behaviour has undoubtedly significantly eroded the women's trust and confidence in policing and is highly damaging to our reputation. There is no place for it in policing the communities we serve."

Anyone who suspects a member of the police is abusing their position can report it by calling 101, emailing [email protected] or contacting the (IOPC)