#gross-misconduct

#gross-misconduct

Some of the IOPC's findings could be regarded as historic, in particular that 12 former officers would have had cases to answer for gross misconduct, including Peter Wright, the chief constable of South Yorkshire police at the time of the 1989 disaster. But the passage of time, 36 years, since the alleged failings is so great that all the officers have long retired or, like Wright, are dead meaning nobody will face any disciplinary proceedings.

In considering harm, while there was no psychological harm to Inspector Thompson, the consequences on his career could have been significant if the officer's false allegations had been found proven. The panel were informed that since these allegations, Insp Thompson was put on restrictive duties and concluded this was actual harm. The panel also considered this is a type of reputational harm, both to Insp Thompson and to the Met.

The disciplinary panel ultimately found the officers had acted properly. Mr Tekeste had concealed his actions and the officers' risk assessment and level of observation were appropriate based on the information they had.