West Mercia Police officer sacked after drink driving

Pc Jonathan Griffith was dismissed without notice for gross misconduct on Friday after being found to have been unfit for duty due to drinking alcohol.

An accelerated hearing chaired by Chief Constable Pippa Mills upheld the allegation against Pc Griffith who was based in South Worcestershire.

Pc Griffith had previously pleaded guilty to drink driving at Worcester Magistrates’ Court and was charged with being unfit for duty due to prior consumption of alcohol.

Pc Griffith was found to have breached two Standards of Professional Behaviour – fitness for duty and discreditable conduct – which amounted to gross misconduct.

He will now be added to the College of Policing's barred list.

Chief Constable Pippa Mills said: “The public, quite rightly, expect police officers and staff to maintain the highest standards of behaviour.

“Where behaviour falls below our professional standards disciplinary procedures will take place.”