As he moved away from Ms A, former officer M followed this comment by saying: "I couldn't even comment on that young lady. Former officer M accepted the allegations against him, but denied ever pulling down her top. The hearing was held in private, with no details released until Wednesday (September 17), despite being held in June. Because the hearing was held in private, Worcester News reporters could not attend the hearing and could not contest the anonymity order. "However, there are legally defined circumstances where a hearing, or part of it, can be held in private."