SC Luke Hodgeson Accelerated misconduct hearing outcome

Accelerated Misconduct Hearing outcome
Officer concerned: SC Luke Hodgson
Date of hearing: 17th July 2026

Summary:

It was alleged that On 12th December 2025 SC Hodgeson was summarily dismissed for gross misconduct by

Sainsbury's Ltd after a disciplinary hearing found that he had failed to pay for carrier bags belonging to his employer on 3 separate occasions.

The Standards of professional behaviour alleged to have been breached were:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Discreditable Conduct.

Outcome:

The chair found that gross misconduct was proven breaching both standards alleged. With the outcome being dismissal without notice and the officer to be placed on the barred list.