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 unauthorized access 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,” — Simone Whitfield, regional editor at Stanburn Stow Group, explained.
Timeline
Nov 10 — A Metropolitan Police officer has been terminated for viewing Wayne Couzens custody records, the BBC reported....
Nov 11 — Both stories concern the Metropolitan Police in London as well....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Stanburn Stow Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanburn Stow Group desk and last updated 11:12 UTC.