Former detective constable Casper Bangert faces allegations of defacing photographs of an inspector on a noticeboard because of his sexual orientation.

The inspector, who has been granted anonymity by the Thames Valley Police panel and referred to only as Inspector X, was reportedly targeted by the former officer because he is a gay man.

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Former DC Bangert allegedly defaced photographs of the inspector on a number of occasions during 2024 by pushing drawing pins into the eyes of the pictures.

No other photographs of any other members of the senior management team were defaced, the accusation sets out.

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It is alleged that the former officer’s conduct was ‘targeted homophobic conduct’ against Inspector X.

The accusation claims the former detective constable breached the police’s standards of professional behaviour in relation to authority, respect and courtesy, equality and diversity and discreditable conduct.

A misconduct hearing will take place at Thames Valley Police headquarters in Kidlington on Thursday, May 14, from 10am.

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The hearing is expected to last two days and will be chaired by assistant chief constable Christian Blunt.

Following an application from Inspector X, the chair made the preliminary decision to grant the inspector with anonymity throughout the proceedings.

Mr Bangert resigned from Thames Valley Police before the misconduct hearing date was announced.

If found guilty of gross misconduct, he could be barred from the police for life.

Ahead of the summer, the accolade was given by GO Outdoors, based on search volume, Google reviews, and attraction popularity.

The museum, which opened in 1860 and contains over seven million specimens, scored 9.18 out of 10.

Last year, it was visited more than 877,000 times, with the museum’s collection and architecture receiving praise from TripAdvisor reviewers.

Second place went to Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was visited over 390,000 times last year.

The cathedral is noted for its café, gift shop, and its appearance in the Harry Potter films.

The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire came third, scoring 8.69 out of 10.

The arboretum features 25,000 trees and over 400 memorials, with visitors able to enjoy its calming and spotless grounds for free.

Natalie Wolfenden, an outdoor expert at GO Outdoors, commented: “The UK has an abundance of places to visit and activities to take part in.

“From walks in the Lake District to heritage sites, there is plenty on offer – and lots to do for free!”

The list of top free family day outs also includes Manchester Museum, Windsor Great Park, and the V&A East Storehouse.

The Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford also made it into the top 10.

Bicester Avenue Garden Centre is celebrating the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with a limited-edition menu.

The floral-themed afternoon tea, available from May 18 to May 24, features botanical-inspired sweet and savoury treats.

The menu includes sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and botanical-inspired sweet treats.

Rebecca Gurnett, group events manager at Blue Diamond Group, said: “RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the cherished highlights of our year and we’re delighted to celebrate the event with our customers.

“Our limited-edition afternoon tea captures the magic of Chelsea and the flavours of spring.

“We can’t to share it with you.”

Guests can enjoy a mini fruit meringue nest, carrot and vanilla mascarpone cupcake, raspberry crème brûlée toadstool tart, and a chocolate marquise ‘plant pot’ topped with chocolate soil.

Sandwich options include tuna and cucumber, Coronation chicken, ham and mustard, egg mayonnaise, and cheese and pickle.

Warm scones are served with clotted cream and raspberry preserve.

The afternoon tea is available at select Blue Diamond garden centres, including Bicester Avenue.

Blue Diamond Group returns to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year after winning its first gold medal and the Tree of the Show award for the Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’.

The Chelsea Flower Show runs from May 19 to 23 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. Bookings can be made online.