In a surprising incident at a Caernarfon rugby club, PC Pamela Pritchard found herself at the centre of controversy during a colleague’s leaving party. Amidst the music and farewell speeches, things took a turn as PC Pritchard, clearly intoxicated, made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Witnesses at the party described her behaviour as unruly, claiming that she groped male colleagues, attempted kisses, and even declared herself “the biggest lesbian here”. These allegations, however, led to no criminal charges, though she now faces the possibility of losing her dream job.
PC Pritchard, who joined North Wales Police in 2023, is fighting to clear her name and maintain her position. Breaking down before a disciplinary panel, she expressed deep remorse, insisting that any questionable contact was accidental, not intended to offend.
The hearing, peppered with accounts from various officers, has painted a complex picture. A handful of officers stated that her behaviour was inappropriate and unsolicited, with mentions of “twerking” caught on CCTV footage. Yet, PC Pritchard vehemently denies any deliberate misconduct.
CCTV footage has been a critical piece of evidence in this case, and moments from that night continue to unravel in front of a panel headed by North Wales Assistant Chief Constable Chris Allsop.
While PC Pritchard admits her actions were out of line due to excessive drinking, she firmly states that she’s never acted in this way before and doesn’t recognise herself in this portrayal. Her career, which she embarked on only nine months ago, hangs in the balance as the hearing progresses in Colwyn Bay police HQ.
This unsettling episode has undoubtedly left a mark on all involved, but most importantly on PC Pritchard, who has publicly acknowledged the impact it has had on her life and her family, especially her young daughter. The ongoing hearing will determine if she’ll have the chance to prove that this night was an anomaly in an otherwise promising career.