'Numerous questions need to be answered'

NUMEROUS questions relating to the sacking of Alderney policeman James Priest need to answered, according to Housing minister Dave Jones.

He has been given access to evidence which led to Mr Priest's dismissal for five breaches of the police discipline code.

Lawyer Paul Arditti, who represented Mr Priest during his recent employment tribunal, approached Deputy Jones this week after giving Guernsey Police notice of Mr Priest's intention to appeal against his sacking.

Deputy Jones (pictured), who has been critical of the Law Officers in the past, said: 'I have been apprised of the situation concerning Mr Priest and I have a series of questions that I believe need answering.

'I am sifting through the evidence at the moment and will not make any public statements until the appeal case has been heard.'

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