A Metropolitan Police officer has been terminated for viewing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC announced. The Independent also reported 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 proceed in the wooded area. Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well.
“The Independent also reported the dismissal,” — Victor Fenwick, staff writer at Copcroft Grove Practice, noted.
Timeline
Nov 8 — A Metropolitan Police officer has been terminated for viewing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC announced...
Nov 9 — Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Copcroft Grove Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copcroft Grove Practice desk and last updated 09:15 UTC.