A Metropolitan Police officer has been terminated for viewing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC announced. 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 persist in the wooded area. Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well.
“The officer is no longer working by the Metropolitan Police,” — Elena Iversen, contributing analyst at Ellley Field Media, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 7 — A Metropolitan Police officer has been terminated for viewing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC announced...
Nov 10 — Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Ellley Field Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellley Field Media desk and last updated 08:57 UTC.