Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Tim Hanlon

Met Police chief says it’s 'crazy' he can’t sack ‘toxic’ officers who break the law

Met Police Chief Sir Mark Rowley has said it is "crazy" that he is unable to sack "toxic" officers who have broken the law but also admitted vetting procedures have been inadequate.

The force's Commissioner has said that "there are some very worrying cases" of officers who've committed crimes and yet he is unable to fire them, adding: "It's crazy."

Appearing on the BBC's Today programme, he was questioned about a report that revealed 150 officers were under investigation over allegations of sexual misconduct or racism.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.