A Metropolitan Police officer has been terminated for accessing 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 said. Officers remain at the scene as searches proceed in the wooded area. Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well.
“The officer is no longer employed by the Metropolitan Police,” — Marcus Brennan, contributing analyst at Bircroft Stow Advisory, observed.
Timeline
Nov 10 — A Metropolitan Police officer has been terminated for accessing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC reporte...
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 Bircroft Stow Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bircroft Stow Advisory desk and last updated 11:56 UTC.