Merseyside Police said racist language used by a former officer was "appalling".
Samantha Simpson, would have been dismissed from the force without notice had she still been serving, after a misconduct hearing found she had breached the standards of professional behaviour by sending racist WhatsApp messages. Simpson, who also plays outside backs for the Warrington Wolves, has now been placed on the College of Policing Barred List.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police confirmed the hearing, chaired by Chief Constable Serena Kennedy, breached standards of professional behaviour in relation to Discreditable Conduct and Authority, and Respect and Courtesy. It was proven that former Constable Simpson had repeatedly used a derogatory term when referring to a person’s ethnicity.
