A police constable based in Dagenham has been dismissed for making antisemitic remarks during a conversation with a colleague.

It comes after a misconduct trial into PC Morgan Griffiths' behaviour concluded today (September 9). 

The trial ruled that his conduct had "fallen below the standards of professional behaviour expected for discreditable conduct, authority, respect and courtesy and equality and diversity."

He has been dismissed on the grounds of having committed gross conduct. 

The ruling follows an incident in February where Griffiths was heard using "entirely inappropriate, antisemitic language", according to the Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS). 

His behaviour was reported to DPS after being witnessed and challenged by colleagues. 

Chf Supt Stuart Bell,  senior officer for policing in east London, said: “There is no place for discriminatory conduct or behaviour in the Met, and it is only right that PC Griffiths has been dismissed.

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"This case resulted from colleagues stepping in and rightly challenging unacceptable and discriminatory behaviour - I’m reassured that they felt confident to take this action.

“We have a diverse workforce from a range of backgrounds and we are building a culture where anyone can feel welcome and thrive in the Met.

"We can only deliver a new Met for London by taking action, as we have today, to remove from our ranks those who do not share our values.”