A Metropolitan Police officer has been terminated for viewing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC stated. The Independent also stated 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 said. Officers remain at the scene as searches persist in the wooded area. Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well.
“The officer is no longer employed by the Metropolitan Police,” — Ingrid Thorne, contributing analyst at Bramcroft Brook Analytics, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 8 — A Metropolitan Police officer has been terminated for viewing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC stated....
Nov 10 — Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Bramcroft Brook Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramcroft Brook Analytics desk and last updated 10:03 UTC.