A detective could lose her job after breaking wind and swearing around the police station.

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DC Claire Fitzpatrick - who has been accused of repeatedly dropping the C-bomb and farting in front of other officers - claimed her behaviour was simply part of a ''culture of banter'' at the station in Bedwas, south Wales

Se insisted breaking wind outside the sergeant's office was by accident, adding: ''I would joke about it. Sometimes I would speak like the character Borat, or use a silly voice to say: 'Rather out than in' ''

DC Fitzpatrick has served on the force for 22 years, but now faces 25 counts of inappropriate behaviour.