POLICE officers have been cleared of the death of a father-of-four.

Thames Valley Police officers were cleared of breaching standards of professional behaviour at a misconduct hearing in to the death of Philmore Mills, from Slough, on Monday (20/7).

Mr Mills, aged 57, was being treated for pneumonia at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, when he died on December 27, 2011.

He had been restrained by two police officers called to assist hospital security staff with a disturbance.

Despite an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation, in March 2014, the CPS ruled there was insufficient evidence to bring any charges over his death.

The misconduct hearing, which began on July 13, cleared two police constables of breaching standards of professional behaviour, in relation to duties and responsibilities and the use of force.

John Campbell, deputy chief constable, Thames Valley Police, said: “This has been a long and distressing process for all those involved in this case since 2011.

“The misconduct hearing found the case has not been proven in relation to breaches of the standards of professional behaviour of either of these two officers.

“Our thoughts remain with Mr Mills’ family and friends who continue to deal with the tragic loss of a loved one.” Mr Mills’ death will now be the subject of a HM Coroner’s inquest.

POLICE officers have been cleared of the death of a father-of-four.

Thames Valley Police officers were cleared of breaching standards of professional behaviour at a misconduct hearing in to the death of Philmore Mills, from Slough, on Monday (20/7).

Mr Mills, aged 57, was being treated for pneumonia at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, when he died on December 27, 2011.

He had been restrained by two police officers called to assist hospital security staff with a disturbance.

Despite an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation, in March 2014, the CPS ruled there was insufficient evidence to bring any charges over his death.

The misconduct hearing, which began on July 13, cleared two police constables of breaching standards of professional behaviour, in relation to duties and responsibilities and the use of force.

John Campbell, deputy chief constable, Thames Valley Police, said: “This has been a long and distressing process for all those involved in this case since 2011.

“The misconduct hearing found the case has not been proven in relation to breaches of the standards of professional behaviour of either of these two officers.

“Our thoughts remain with Mr Mills’ family and friends who continue to deal with the tragic loss of a loved one.” Mr Mills’ death will now be the subject of a HM Coroner’s inquest.