Two Met Police officers have been fired after posting offensive messages in a group chat, including a racist joke about the Duchess of Sussex
Barrister Ben Summers had argued Pc Jeer should not be dismissed over a "handful of inappropriate jokes" which caused "limited harm".
He described Pc Jeer as a "long-serving" member of the force who should be allowed "an opportunity for learning", through a warning.It was captioned: "Girls' trip to Jamaica. One came back pregnant, the other came back with syphilis. " Michael Shaw, representing Pc Hefford, said the officer found his posts "embarrassing and difficult" and has learned a "sad lesson".Mr Cohen, deciding their actions amounted to gross misconduct, said: "These standards fell seriously short of those expected of a Metropolitan Police officer."Former officer Hammond also sent a "discriminatory message" about the London borough of Tower Hamlets, it was said.
Vishal Misra, representing the Met, said: "The panel has found the postings were abhorrent and discriminatory in nature and the damage it has done to public confidence is substantial and far-reaching."
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