PC claimed fake partner died of cancer to get days off

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PC claimed fake partner died of cancer to get days off

The former West Midlands officer has now been put on the barred list.

Date - 11th August 2022
By - Cachella Smith

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Ex-PC Harry Sarkar had claimed his “fake girlfriend” died of cancer to get days off work, a misconduct panel has heard. West Midlands said that the officer “maintained a detailed tissue of lies to colleagues and supervisors...

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