DEVELOPING: Met Officers Fired for Gross Misconduct Amid Charing Cross Scandal

Breaking News: Met Officers Fired for Gross Misconduct Amid Charing Cross Scandal Three Metropolitan Police officers have been sacked for gross misconduct after appearing in a BBC Panorama investigation. Sgt Joe McIlvenny, PC Philip Neilson, and PC Martin Borg were dismissed with immediate effect following expedited misconduct hearings on Thursday. The officers were accused of making abhorrent comments, which they denied being racist. However, the allegations against them were upheld, with the chair of the panel, Cdr Jason Prins, describing their conduct as a "disgrace." McIlvenny's actions were deemed particularly egregious due to his leadership position as a police sergeant. This is the first of 10 current or former officers to face hearings as part of the Met's accelerated misconduct proceedings. The Met Police has taken swift action, with Cdr Simon stating that the force is committed to upholding professionalism and integrity. The Charing Cross scandal has sparked widespread concern about racism within the Metropolitan Police. The Met is continuing to investigate and hold officers accountable for their actions. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.