Julian Bennett refused to provide a urine sample after claims that he had smoked cannabis while off-duty.
A Metropolitan Police commander has lost his job after a disciplinary panel found he refused to provide a sample for a drugs test when he was accused of smoking cannabis.
The panel also rejected an allegation that he had given an explanation for refusing a sample which he “knew to be untrue”. Mr Bennett said he had been taking CBD to treat facial palsy and was worried the sample would come up positive for an innocent reason. Outlining the panel’s reasons for sacking Mr Bennett, Mr Khan said he had “shown limited insight regarding the proven conduct”.
“Of particular importance are the panel’s findings that Sheila Gomes exaggerates and has lied significantly damages her credibility and reliability.Julian Bennett will appeal against the panel’s decision
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