Enfield policeman jailed for theft and fraud
A policeman has been jailed for theft and fraud.
PC Robert Ward, attached to Enfield, pleaded guilty to three counts of theft and three counts of fraud, on July 16.
He was sentenced to two years in prison at Southwark Crown Court, on September 7.
At a special hearing yesterday, allegations PC Ward breached standards of professional behaviour were heard regarding “honesty and integrity”.
“Discreditable conduct” was proven as gross misconduct.
PC Ward was dismissed without notice.
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