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 continue in the wooded area. Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well.
“The officer is no longer employed by the Metropolitan Police,” — Owen Marlowe, regional editor at Norburn Ton Advisory, commented.
Timeline
Nov 9 — A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed for accessing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC announce...
Nov 11 — Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Norburn Ton Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norburn Ton Advisory desk and last updated 06:23 UTC.