A former police sergeant, Gabriel Chandler, once entrusted with upholding the law, launched a relentless and disturbing campaign of harassment against a driving school owner. The dispute began with a driving course for his son that never materialized, stemming from a simple administrative oversight – the school wasn’t notified of the son’s successful driving theory test.
Chandler initially demanded a full refund, but when it wasn’t immediately provided, his response escalated far beyond reasonable complaint. Beginning in February 2022, he unleashed a barrage of calls, emails, and scathing online reviews directed at Intensives UK and its owner, Mr. Elliot.
The intensity was staggering; staff reported receiving up to fifty calls a day, with one day alone seeing forty-four attempts to reach the school. This wasn’t a pursuit of funds, but a descent into obsessive and menacing behavior.
![A police sergeant has been struck off after it was found he harassed a driving instruction company and threatened to get bosses jailed. / PS Gabriel Chandler, who worked out of Medway, even told staff that they could look him up and read about criminals he has locked up. / The sergeant, who has been with the force since 2002, had booked an intensive driving course for his son, but his child either did not pass his theory test in time or did not inform the company that he had. / This meant he could not take the course, and PS Chandler proceeded to demand all his money back, even though the deposit was non-refundable. / A misconduct hearing between December 8 and December 12, 2025, decided that his actions amounted to gross misconduct, and the policeman was sacked. / The tirade of abuse towards Intensive UK began in June 2021. / After his son failed to prove he had passed his theory test, his intensive course did not happen. / PS Chandler, an experienced officer who achieved the highest mark in Kent on his detective exams, demanded the full amount of (pnd)1,359 back. / Instead, Intensives UK offered him (pnd)1,122, which he refused. / Between February and August 22, he bombarded the company office and boss Mark Elliot with hundreds of phone calls, sometimes up to 50 a day. / PS Chandler also sent countless nasty emails to the business, described as "threatening and abusive" in a report from the hearing. / In one, he wrote: "Keep looking over your shoulder. I know your (sic) anxious but this will all be over soon enough". / In another, he said: "Detective Sergeant Gabriel Candler (sic.) at your service. Please call me anytime. You can look up criminals I've taken over the years on Kent online." / He also accused Intensive UK of fraud, called them "bogus" and said he was "going to take them down and enjoy it". / The sergeant claimed he was building up a case against the firm and would have bosses arrested. / In emails, he said: "Your [sic.] facing prison. Hard Time. / "If you want to do the right thing, call me, and it will go in your favour if you have no previous convictions. ...](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SEI_283291188-e741.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Emails revealed a chilling transformation in Chandler’s language. He branded Mr. Elliot a “thief” and a “criminal,” then spiraled into baseless and deeply damaging accusations, alleging “links to funding drugs, paedophilia and child sexual exploitation.”
The threats grew increasingly explicit and terrifying. He warned Mr. Elliot that his “homes and offices will be raided,” predicting “heavy custodial sentences” and the complete destruction of his family life. He even threatened to freeze the man’s legitimate financial accounts.
Partial and then full refunds were offered, repeatedly rejected. Money became irrelevant; Chandler’s focus shifted entirely to what he described as “taking down” Mr. Elliot, declaring he would “enjoy doing it.”
![A police sergeant has been struck off after it was found he harassed a driving instruction company and threatened to get bosses jailed. / PS Gabriel Chandler, who worked out of Medway, even told staff that they could look him up and read about criminals he has locked up. / The sergeant, who has been with the force since 2002, had booked an intensive driving course for his son, but his child either did not pass his theory test in time or did not inform the company that he had. / This meant he could not take the course, and PS Chandler proceeded to demand all his money back, even though the deposit was non-refundable. / A misconduct hearing between December 8 and December 12, 2025, decided that his actions amounted to gross misconduct, and the policeman was sacked. / The tirade of abuse towards Intensive UK began in June 2021. / After his son failed to prove he had passed his theory test, his intensive course did not happen. / PS Chandler, an experienced officer who achieved the highest mark in Kent on his detective exams, demanded the full amount of (pnd)1,359 back. / Instead, Intensives UK offered him (pnd)1,122, which he refused. / Between February and August 22, he bombarded the company office and boss Mark Elliot with hundreds of phone calls, sometimes up to 50 a day. / PS Chandler also sent countless nasty emails to the business, described as "threatening and abusive" in a report from the hearing. / In one, he wrote: "Keep looking over your shoulder. I know your (sic) anxious but this will all be over soon enough". / In another, he said: "Detective Sergeant Gabriel Candler (sic.) at your service. Please call me anytime. You can look up criminals I've taken over the years on Kent online." / He also accused Intensive UK of fraud, called them "bogus" and said he was "going to take them down and enjoy it". / The sergeant claimed he was building up a case against the firm and would have bosses arrested. / In emails, he said: "Your [sic.] facing prison. Hard Time. / "If you want to do the right thing, call me, and it will go in your favour if you have no previous convictions. ...](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SEI_283123343-5ddf.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
His attacks extended to online platforms, where he posted fabricated claims about the driving school staff, falsely accusing them of using aliases and misrepresenting their origins. He amplified his disturbing allegations, claiming the business was funding a horrific criminal enterprise.
When Mr. Elliot rightfully reported Chandler’s behavior to the police, the former sergeant retaliated by filing “malicious reports” against the victim with the Professional Standards Department, attempting to weaponize his position.
Chandler even pursued a deliberately misleading civil claim against Mr. Elliot, a final act of aggression that ultimately backfired. Despite the business rebranding in an attempt to escape the harassment, Chandler continued his relentless pursuit.
![A police sergeant has been struck off after it was found he harassed a driving instruction company and threatened to get bosses jailed. / PS Gabriel Chandler, who worked out of Medway, even told staff that they could look him up and read about criminals he has locked up. / The sergeant, who has been with the force since 2002, had booked an intensive driving course for his son, but his child either did not pass his theory test in time or did not inform the company that he had. / This meant he could not take the course, and PS Chandler proceeded to demand all his money back, even though the deposit was non-refundable. / A misconduct hearing between December 8 and December 12, 2025, decided that his actions amounted to gross misconduct, and the policeman was sacked. / The tirade of abuse towards Intensive UK began in June 2021. / After his son failed to prove he had passed his theory test, his intensive course did not happen. / PS Chandler, an experienced officer who achieved the highest mark in Kent on his detective exams, demanded the full amount of (pnd)1,359 back. / Instead, Intensives UK offered him (pnd)1,122, which he refused. / Between February and August 22, he bombarded the company office and boss Mark Elliot with hundreds of phone calls, sometimes up to 50 a day. / PS Chandler also sent countless nasty emails to the business, described as "threatening and abusive" in a report from the hearing. / In one, he wrote: "Keep looking over your shoulder. I know your (sic) anxious but this will all be over soon enough". / In another, he said: "Detective Sergeant Gabriel Candler (sic.) at your service. Please call me anytime. You can look up criminals I've taken over the years on Kent online." / He also accused Intensive UK of fraud, called them "bogus" and said he was "going to take them down and enjoy it". / The sergeant claimed he was building up a case against the firm and would have bosses arrested. / In emails, he said: "Your [sic.] facing prison. Hard Time. / "If you want to do the right thing, call me, and it will go in your favour if you have no previous convictions. ...](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SEI_283123459-4dc5.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
The misconduct panel recognized Chandler as an “intelligent and successful police officer,” emphasizing that he should have understood the imperative to maintain professional standards at all times. They found his actions demonstrably failed to meet those standards.
Ultimately, the panel determined that dismissal without notice was the only appropriate course of action, a necessary step to uphold public trust and protect the reputation of the police force. His behavior, they concluded, was simply unacceptable.
Kent Police leadership affirmed that even off-duty, officers are held to the highest ethical standards, and Chandler’s conduct fell “far below” what is expected. The vast majority of officers, they stressed, consistently demonstrate integrity and dedication to their duty.
