Accelerated Misconduct Hearing for former Former PC McColl-Bailey

Name of Officer: Former Police Constable Matthew McColl-Bailey

Date of hearing: 20 October 2026

Time of hearing: 14:00hrs

Venue: Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, CW7 2UA

Conduct that is the subject matter of the case:

Allegation One

On 9th August 2026 on Strand Street, Liverpool Police Constable McColl-Bailey drove a motor vehicle, namely Green Bolt Scooter after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in your breath, namely 41 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeded the prescribed limit.

Contrary to section 5(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.

This resulted in the conviction of Police Constable McColl-Bailey on 10th September 2026 following a guilty plea.

It is alleged his behaviour in relation to this incident breached the standards of professional behaviour in respect of Discreditable Conduct.

Contrary to paragraph 9 of Schedule 2 to the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020

Registration

In accordance with The Police Conduct Regulations 2020, the hearing will be held in public.

Any member of the public who wishes to attend the Misconduct Hearing is required to register by midday on Wednesday 30th September 2026, providing their full name, date of birth, address and contact telephone number.

Register to attend the Misconduct Hearing

Due to the capacity of the meeting room, there is a limit on the number of places available for members of the public / media. Access will, therefore, be allocated on a first come-first served basis.

Conditions of entry to Police Misconduct Hearings

• Valid photographic identification will be required to gain access to Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters.
• Please be aware that you may be subject to a search prior to entering the hearing for reasons of security.
• Mobile phones must be switched off during proceedings.
• Recording, photography or filming at Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters is not permitted.

Parking and Facilities

• There is a visitor carpark at Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters, although spaces are limited.
• All persons attending must use the main entrance and report to security where they will be directed to the visitor car park. Visitors will then be directed to reception, where they must register, before being escorted to the hearing room.
• Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters is accessible, and toilet facilities are available.
• Refreshments will not be provided and there are no public refreshment facilities available at the venue.