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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Matthew Weaver

Head of Met black officers’ group guilty of gross misconduct in WhatsApp chats

Insp Charles Ehikioya speaks to the media after his misconduct hearing in London on 10 January.
Insp Charles Ehikioya speaks to the media after his misconduct hearing in London on 10 January. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA

The head of the Metropolitan police’s Black Police Association (MBPA) committed gross misconduct over his participation in a WhatsApp group that shared sexist comments and racist remarks about Asian people, a police tribunal has found.

Insp Charles Ehikioya faces potential dismissal after Friday’s tribunal ruling at Palestra House in London. It found he was in a chat group with a former officer, Carlo Francisco, where racist, misogynistic, homophobic and pornographic messages were sent.

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