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Ex‑Met Officer Accused of Using Sex Workers While on Duty Faces January Misconduct Hearing

The case reflects wider cultural concerns identified by Baroness Casey’s review of misogyny in the Metropolitan Police.

Overview

  • Imran Patel is alleged to have engaged sex workers and accessed adult websites while on shift on May 5, 2022.
  • Patel resigned in 2024, with the Met stating he left the force in July last year.
  • The Independent Office for Police Conduct investigated a theft allegation and decided in January 2024 not to refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service.
  • A full misconduct hearing is scheduled for January 7–9, which could result in a gross misconduct finding.
  • Additional allegations include taking a driving licence and money from a member of the public in August 2021 and possessing a stab vest without lawful reason in March 2022.