Met vetting process reviewed after far-right probationer charge

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Met vetting process reviewed after far-right probationer charge

A Met PC who has been convicted of being a member of a far-right group is having his prosecution history reviewed by the force, who are also reviewing their vetting procedures.

Benjamin Hannam

Date - 1st April 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Probationary Met officer Benjamin Hannam, 22, has been convicted of belonging to the banned organisation National Action and possessing documents that could have been of use to a terrorist. He was also found guilty at the Old Bailey today (1 April)...

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