Police officer used fake emails to order free pints while watching England win

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Police officer 'used fake emails to order free pints while watching England win'

A police officer used fake email addresses to order dozens of free pints of lager as he watched England's Euro 2020 win over Germany, a misconduct hearing has found.

Date - 17th November 2022
By - Cachella Smith

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A former Humberside PC has been barred in relation to dishonesty after he exploited a promotional offer while watching the England men's football team defeat Germany in Euro 2020. He had also failed to disclose a speeding offence and that he...

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