A West Yorkshire Police officer who was involved in racist and sexist conversations on WhatsApp has been sacked.
PC Louis Hepplestone was dismissed for gross misconduct at a disciplinary hearing last week, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct . The watchdog said “vile and offensive messages” were exchanged on the WhatsApp group and Hepplestone failed to challenge the “blatantly racist views” of his colleague William Loyd-Hughes. Concerns were raised after a separate investigation into Loyd-Hughes, who worked as a detention officer at Huddersfield Police Station.
“The evidence showed that even after becoming a police officer, PC Hepplestone failed to challenge offensive messages containing racists comments and a joke about rape,” the IOPC said. “He also sent messages referring to female colleagues that were considered misogynistic. “The messages also showed PC Hepplestone was aware of Loyd-Hughes’ racist views prior to him joining the force as a detention officer.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
A Yorkshire Year: The new book taking a sideways look at Yorkshire's incredible historyWriter Catherine Warr has been looking at some of the more offbeat aspects of Yorkshire history for her new book A Yorkshire Year and taking a lifetime. Phil Penfold reports on her quirky efforts.
Consulte Mais informação »
West Riding Soapworks: The creative Yorkshire mum making up for lost time by selling natural soapLockdown provided Trudy Harrison with the perfect opportunity to get creative and set up her own business, as Sally Clifford found out. Pictures by James Hardisty.
Consulte Mais informação »
Police officer claims Yorkshire Ripper has 32 'forgotten victims'Former intelligence officer Chris Clark's new book details cases where he says evidence points to Peter Sutcliffe being responsible for up to 45 murders.
Consulte Mais informação »
Terence Potts: Police appeal over man last seen in 1999West Midlands Police is appealing again, 24 years after Terence Potts was last seen in Digbeth.
Consulte Mais informação »
29 arrests and police injured after thousands gather in support of PalestinePolice said some demonstrators had launched fireworks into crowds and towards police, leaving four officers injured.
Consulte Mais informação »
29 arrests and police injured after thousands gather in support of PalestinePolice said some demonstrators had launched fireworks into crowds and towards police, leaving four officers injured.
Consulte Mais informação »