TV cop ‘resigns’ from police force after ‘sexist’ and ‘racist’ messages found on phone
PC Andrew Doran who appeared on Motorway Cops has been forced to resign from Cheshire Police after inappropriate messages were found on his personal phone
15:03, 17 Aug 2025
Motorway Cops star PC Andrew Doran forced to resign from force after inappropriate message found on phone
A police officer who found fame on Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders has been forced to resign from his position with Cheshire Police[1] after inappropriate messages were found on his personal phone. During a misconduct hearing, PC Andrew Doran allegedly sent, received and kept "inappropriate, sexist, racist, discriminatory and unprofessional messages and material on his personal mobile phone."
The police officer who was also a fan favourite since appearing on the channel 5 show[2], was also exposed for having a video "depicting extreme pornography."
The misconduct hearing stated that the former police officer would have been "sacked" if he had not handed in his resignation.
Motorway Cops star PC Andrew Doran forced to resign from force after inappropriate message found on phone
The offensive messages remained on his phone between 2018 and 2025.
PC Doran had allegedly sent 17 sexist images and received nine. He also sent three racist pictures and received 11.
Article continues belowThe misconduct hearing also heard that he sent discriminatory pictures and one "improper or offensive" image, which resulted in it being a criminal offence.
In 2021, it was also claimed that PC Andrew Doran was sent "extreme pornography".
According to the Warrington Guardian, the hearing it was revealed during the hearing: "It is alleged that, as a serving police officer, in sending, receiving, or retaining the material, you have shown a clear lack of integrity through your actions, and displayed discriminatory views and behaviour which shows a lack of respect and courtesy towards others."
The hearing was told: "You have behaved in such a manner as to discredit Cheshire Police, and the police service as a whole, thereby impacting public trust and confidence in policing.
It is alleged you have not challenged or reported its content and retained possession of the material on your personal mobile device."
In conclusion of the hearing Chief constable Mark Roberts stated that PC Doran would have been dismissed without notice had he not resigned.
Despite his resignation, the police officer turned TV cop has been barred from re-joining the police force.
Article continues belowThe Mirror[5] has contacted Cheshire Police for a comment.
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