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Met detective sacked over off-duty conduct following investigation

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2026-03-31
Investigation type
directed
Force involved
Metropolitan Police Service

What was investigated

A Met Police detective has been sacked for gross misconduct following an investigation into his conduct while overseas. The investigation found that he bought and used Class A drugs and organized the services of sex workers.

Key findings

  • The officer breached police standards of professional behaviour.
  • The officer organized sex workers for himself and others while overseas.
  • The officer purchased, used, and facilitated the supply of Class A drugs.
  • The officer's conduct was discreditable, lacking honesty and integrity.
  • The officer was not fit for duty.

Outcome

The officer was dismissed without notice and placed on the police's barred list.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.