HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, UK – In her day job she was a dedicated uniformed public servant in her role as WPC Victoria Thorne.
But in her other guise, it is alleged, she offered services of a far more personal nature – as a £100-an-hour, high-class call girl.
Yesterday Thorne, 28, appeared in court accused of misconduct in a public office.
Provocative poses: Victoria Thorne arrives at court today and as she appeared on the Notorious Girls agency website
The petite brunette, who was based at the police station in Houghton-Le-Spring near Sunderland, entertained up to 20 clients a week as part of the Notorious Girls escort agency, it is alleged.
She is said to have appeared on the agency website in a series of provocative poses wearing only underwear and operating under the working name Kelly.
On her profile, she proclaims herself to be ‘very eager to please’ – though she refuses to wear a uniform or serve clients from the Sunderland area.
The Northumbria Police officer, of Washington, Tyne and Wear, was held by colleagues in August then suspended.
Yesterday, wearing black trousers and a green jacket, she stood before Newcastle magistrates alongside four others who are charged with offences relating to prostitution.
WPC Thorne did not enter a plea and the case was adjourned until December 22 when she will appear at Newcastle Crown Court.
She is accused of advertising herself with around 70 other women on the website, which was run by Neil Lock and his wife Natalie.
The Notorious Girls website boasts: ‘We promote the finest selection of escorts throughout the North East and North West.
Notorious Girls offer the finest value for money and exceptional professionalism. They possess natural beauty, intelligence and are enthusiastic about their chosen career.
‘Rest assured that high quality is for certain and your satisfaction is guaranteed.’
WPC Thorne was among eight women and six men arrested by officers investigating organised prostitution and corrupt public officials across Northumbria, County Durham, Greater Manchester, Cleveland and the Scottish Borders-The year-long investigation into the escort agency was headed by her own Northumbria Police force.
Alongside her in the dock were Neil Lock, 27, Natalie Lock, 28, both of Galashiels, Nigel Lock, 59, of Manchester, and Osher Marks, 56, from Gateshead.
They are charged with conspiracy to manage brothels for prostitution and conspiracy to control prostitutes for gain. Mr Lock is also accused of procuring misconduct in a public office.
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