The Latest Breaking News from Wayne Couzens

Wayne Couzens report: Police ignored 'red flags' about Sarah Everard killer's predatory sexual offending

Eight indecent exposures before Wayne Couzens killed Sarah...but police did nothing

Evening Standard · Feb 29, 2024

Police should never have employed Wayne Couzens, report finds

Official report finds new and worse failures to spot danger of officer who kidnapped and murdered Sarah Everard

The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024

BBC to air new documentary on Sarah Everard's murder and Met Police aftermath

Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered almost three years ago

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2024

City of London police officer sacked for WhatsApp date invite to ‘vulnerable’ woman

A City of London police officer who tried to date a woman after getting her phone number through his work has been sacked for gross misconduct.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Rowley says progress made on ‘cutting out the cancer’ of rogue officers in the Met

Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley said significant progress has been made “cutting out the cancer” of rogue police officers who riddled his force.

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

What is institutional misogyny in policing? Our research shows what it looks like – and why it matters

Britain has witnessed a torrent of appalling examples of misogyny by those serving on the front line of public services in recent years. This has included police officers committing acts of violence and abuse against women.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2023

New powers to root out rogue officers after Met scandals must be made law without delay, ministers told

Government unveils plans to overhaul police disciplinary system after Wayne Couzens and David Carrick scandals

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

Police in England and Wales guilty of gross misconduct face automatic dismissal

Staff who fail re-vetting can also be sacked under UK government reforms of disciplinary system

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

From rapists to racists: Police in court as forces to get new powers to sack rogue officers

The list of officers who used their jobs as a cover for committing crimes is longer than many realise

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

At last! Suella Braverman hands police chiefs powers to sack rogue cops

Police officers will face automatic dismissal if guilty of gross misconduct, under Home Office changes demanded by forces months ago

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023