Rome, Italy (AHN) -- An Italian police officer has been fired for 'cross-dressing' when not on duty.

The officer, identified as a deputy superintendent on an Italian police force, was sacked after he was seen, on several occasions, in the center of Venice wearing a mini-skirt, long earrings and a skimpy T-shirt aimed at showing off his navel, ANSA news agency reported on Friday.

The man appealed his dismissal in local court arguing that his off-duty apparel was his own business. But he was unable to regain his job and the court has rejected his appeal and upheld his dismissal. Police officials informed ANSA that his neighbors have complained that he sometimes washed his car in swimming trunks, which he sometimes removed.

Appease an angry Great Volcano by winning 10 Tribal Challenges in SKIP-BO Castaway Caper! Take advantage of this incredible bargain and get two hit puzzle games for one low price!

More Weird News From 2006-12-30 The day's offbeat stories from around the world. • Italian Police Officer Fired For 'Cross-Dressing' • Electrolux Introduces Shoes That Can Vacuum • Chinese Scientists Use Snakes To Predict Earthquakes • Woman Rips Man's Genitals At Christmas Party • German Man Creates Replica Of U.S. Aircraft Using 300,000 Lego Bricks   « Current Weird News Stories