Ramsgate: Police officer Michael Tovell charged with misconduct after alleged graveyard attack
14:57, 01 August 2018
updated: 14:59, 01 August 2018
A police officer who claimed he had been attacked in a graveyard while on duty has been charged with misconduct.
Michael Tovell, a serving police constable, has been suspended in connection with the incident on the evening of February 2 in St Lawrence Chase, Ramsgate.
The 45-year-old of Margate Road, Ramsgate, reported he was knocked unconscious after being set upon by a group of people at about 9.45pm.
He was taken to hospital for treatment but was discharged the following morning.
Mr Tovell has now been charged with misconduct in a public office.
He is due to appear before Margate Magistrates' Court on August 30.
