A misconduct panel concluded that the officers lied about smelling cannabis during the stop and search of two athletes
Two Metropolitan Police constables face the sack after a disciplinary panel found their actions during a stop and search of black athletes Ricardo dos Santos and
Five officers – acting police sergeant Rachel Simpson, PC Allan Casey, PC Jonathan Clapham, PC Michael Bond and PC Sam Franks – were accused of breaching police standards during the stop and search and all gave evidence over the course of the misconduct hearing in which they denied accusations of racism.
He said Met officers had acted “dishonestly” in attempting to smear his character based on “racist stereotypes” after the hearing was shown footage of him mocking and swearing at the officers during the stop. He added: “If you can’t trust in the police to be honest, and accept when they’ve done bad, what hope is there? This case has taken a big toll on our family and our careers, but it’s crucial that those people who have a voice use it.
“Honesty and integrity are at the core of policing and, as the panel has concluded, there can be no place in the Met for officers who do not uphold these values.
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