Two serving Suffolk police officers have been acquitted of offences relating to malicious communications. 

PC William Brazier, aged 23 and of Sudbury, and PC Muhfuj Motlib, aged 31 and of Ipswich,  had plead not guilty to the charges. 

The pair were found not guilty by a jury at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday, October 16. 

PC Brazier was found not guilty relating to a charge under S.1 Malicious Communications Act 1988- malicious communications via telephone call conveying a threat, and not guilty of unauthorised access of a computer and knowingly or recklessly obtaining personal data. 

PC Motlib was found not guilty relating to a charge under S.1 Malicious Communications Act 1988- malicious communications via telephone call conveying a threat. 

During the investigation and following their charge, PC Motlib remained as a serving officer but in restricted duties, while PC Brazier was suspended. 

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Deputy Chief Constable Rob Jones said: "The public should be reassured we have robust processes in place to deal with complaints and allegations made against officers and those in police roles.

"These matters will be thoroughly investigated and where there is a case to answer, they will be held to account.

PCs Brazier and Motlib will now face formal internal misconduct proceedings. 

Suffolk Constabulary confirmed that while the officers await the outcome of those proceedings, PC Motlib is currently on restricted duties, while PC Brazier is currently suspended.