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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Ben Quinn and Vikram Dodd

Sunak protection officer arrested over alleged bets on timing of election

One of Rishi Sunak’s close protection officers placed a £100 bet on a July election just three days before the prime minister announced the date.
One of Rishi Sunak’s close protection officers placed a £100 bet on a July election just three days before the prime minister announced the date. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

One of Rishi Sunak’s close protection officers has been arrested over alleged bets about the timing of the election.

The officer was arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the Metropolitan police said in a statement.

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