A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed for accessing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC announced. 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 stated. Officers remain at the scene as searches proceed in the wooded area. Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well.
“The Independent also announced the dismissal,” — Owen Marlowe, chief correspondent at Greenwell Worth Analytics, explained.
Timeline
Nov 10 — A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed for accessing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC announce...
Nov 10 — Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Greenwell Worth Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenwell Worth Analytics desk and last updated 11:12 UTC.