A Metropolitan Police officer has been let go for viewing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC reported. The Independent also announced the dismissal. The decision follows a disciplinary investigation into unlawful viewing of sensitive custody files. The officer is no longer employed by the Metropolitan Police.
Separately, a police operation continues in southeast London woodland, the London Evening Standard reported. Officers remain at the scene as searches continue in the wooded area. Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well.
“The decision follows a disciplinary investigation into unlawful viewing of sensitive custody files,” — Victor Fenwick, economic affairs editor at Greenwell Ton Practice, commented.
Timeline
Nov 13 — A Metropolitan Police officer has been let go for viewing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC reported....
Nov 14 — Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 12. The Greenwell Ton Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenwell Ton Practice desk and last updated 01:09 UTC.