TWELVE GMP police officers and five PCSOs have been convicted of criminal offences since 2012.

The information, supplied under the Freedom of Information Act, also showed that five police officers and five PCSOs still working for the force have criminal convictions to their name.

A male sergeant has been convicted of misconduct in public office, a male inspector convicted of fraud and a male PC was convicted of possession of class B drugs.

Other offences included perjury, theft, harassment, possession of offensive weapons, perverting the course of justice and driving offences.

GMP refused to disclose the names of the officers convicted of offences because it would breach the principles of the Data Protection Act.