THREE Met cops at Britain’s busiest police station have been let go after their “racist and misogynistic” behaviour was caught on camera.
Sgt Joseph McIlvenny, PC Martin Borg and PC Phillip Neilson were sacked from Charing Cross police station after their actions were aired on BBC Panorama.
The show reportedly exposed a “breach” of professionalism and “discreditable” conduct.
Commander Simon Messinger, Professionalism, said: “Following the shocking and appalling behaviour shown on Panorama we were extremely clear where there was incontrovertible evidence we would hold misconduct hearings at the very earliest opportunity.
“It has seen three officers dismissed today for their disgraceful conduct.
“We have kept to our word and are grateful to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for their swift enquiries and decision-making that meant hearings could start today. More will be held over the next week.
“We have since replaced the custody team at Charing Cross, made changes to local leadership and wider work continues to identify any other areas of concern in detention teams across the Met.
“We are unrelenting in our drive to achieve the highest of standards across the Met.”
