We're naming police officer who met sex worker and fled without paying

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45% : A spokeswoman for Dyfed-Powys Police responded that Ellerton's actions were not criminal because "the solicitation did not take place in a street or public place." Explaining his reasoning for granting anonymity, Mr Arundale said he had rejected an application for Ellerton's hearing to be heard in private, adding: "I determined, however, that, in the interest of transparency, open justice and maintaining public confidence, I would hold a public hearing but provide the accused officer with anonymity.

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