A Metropolitan Police officer has been terminated 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 stated. Officers remain at the scene as searches continue in the wooded area. Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well.
“The Independent also announced the dismissal,” — David Kingsley, senior market analyst at Stanstone Grove Group, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 8 — A Metropolitan Police officer has been terminated for viewing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC reported....
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 Stanstone Grove Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanstone Grove Group desk and last updated 16:12 UTC.