A Metropolitan Police officer has been let go for accessing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC reported. The Independent also stated the dismissal. The decision follows a disciplinary investigation into unlawful viewing of sensitive custody files. The officer is no longer working 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 proceed in the wooded area. Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well.
“Officers remain at the scene as searches proceed in the wooded area,” — Nadia Ashcombe, regional editor at Ashstone Ton Staffing, noted.
Timeline
Nov 9 — A Metropolitan Police officer has been let go for accessing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC reported....
Nov 12 — Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Ashstone Ton Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashstone Ton Staffing desk and last updated 16:01 UTC.