Met officer sacked after using antisemitic language at work

Describing the circumstances, Insp Scott Didham of the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) said “he used entirely inappropriate, antisemitic language”.

He added: “This was witnessed and challenged by other officers, and a complaint was made resulting in a DPS investigation.

“My colleagues and I are working tirelessly to hold officers to account for this sort of behaviour.

“Nobody in the Met should be in any doubt as to the consequences if they are found to have behaved in a discriminatory way.”

Ch Supt Stuart Bell, the senior officer responsible for policing in east London, said: “This case resulted from colleagues stepping in and rightly challenging unacceptable and discriminatory behaviour – I’m reassured that they felt confident to take this action.

“We have a diverse workforce from a range of backgrounds and we are building a culture where anyone can feel welcome and thrive in the Met.

“Those who undermine this are not suitable to serve Londoners and will feel the consequences.”