MORE than twenty officers from Devon and Cornwall Police are currently under investigation over abuse claims, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has shown.

The Professional Standards Department’s response to the FOI says that 22 officers are currently under investigation over sexual or domestic abuse claims.

Of the total number of officers under investigation, 16 have been suspended from duty, two are working restricted duties, three are working as normal and one has left the force.

Elsewhere, another Freedom of Information request revealed that 26 police officers currently suspended are still receiving full pay.