North Wales Police detective pleads guilty to 'upskirting'
Former North Wales Police detective Lee Harshey-Jones has pleaded guilty to charges of voyeurism, perverting the course of justice, and corruption. The former officer, who previously worked on high-profile murder cases, is awaiting sentencing.
Why it matters
This case highlights a significant breach of public trust and professional ethics within law enforcement, impacting the credibility of past investigations.
Image caption, Det Con Lee Harshey-Jones pleaded guilty to three charges
A former detective has admitted taking pictures beneath the clothing of a child without consent - also known as "upskirting".
Lee Harshey-Jones, 45, pleaded guilty to one charge of voyeurism and one of perverting the course of justice by applying a factory reset to his mobile phone to conceal evidence on 11 June 2026, in Colwyn Bay, Conwy county.
He was a detective constable and lead investigator in the case of two-year-old Ethan Ives-Griffiths , whose grandparents were jailed for murder last year, and has given evidence in other high-profile murder trials in north Wales.
Harshey-Jones was given conditional bail following a hearing at Chester Crown Court, and will be sentenced on 19 November.
He was suspended by North Wales Police after his arrest, and has since resigned from the force.
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