Detective Constable Lee Harshey-Jones, a suspended officer from North Wales Police, has been formally charged with a sexual offence involving two underage girls. The charges were confirmed after his appearance at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Details of the Charges
Harshey-Jones, 45, of Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, faces three counts: recording an image under clothing without consent, commonly known as 'upskirting', contrary to S.67A(1) and (4) of the Sexual Offences Act 2003; committing an act or series of acts with intent to pervert the course of public justice; and corrupt or improper exercise of police powers and privileges by a constable.
The alleged incident occurred on Thursday, June 11, in the Colwyn Bay area, involving two juvenile females. Harshey-Jones was arrested later that same day and immediately suspended from duty by North Wales Police.
Court Proceedings and Bail
During the plea and trial preparation hearing on July 14, no pleas were entered. The court released Harshey-Jones on conditional bail until September 30. A provisional trial date has been set for August 16, 2027, scheduled to last five days.
A North Wales Police spokesperson stated: "He is charged with operating equipment beneath clothing without consent, perverting the course of justice, and corrupt or other improper exercise of police powers and privileges by a constable."
Background of the Officer
Harshey-Jones previously served as a lead investigator in the high-profile case of two-year-old Ethan Ives-Griffiths, whose grandparents were jailed for murder in 2025. The force has not commented on how these charges may affect past cases he handled.
