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A Nottinghamshire Police sergeant is to face a misconduct hearing in relation to alleged force used against a youth in custody.The officer, who has not been named, will answer an allegation of gross misconduct amounting to a breach of the standards of professional behaviour for use of force, authority, respect and courtesy and discreditable conduct in respect of force used against a detained youth who was considered a risk of harm to himself.This is contrary to the Police (Conduct) Regulations..