Met Police Officer Admits to Stealing from Deceased Man

PC Craig Carter pleads guilty to taking £115 from a deceased man's wallet, faces likely imprisonment.

Carter, 51, stole the money from Claudio Gaetani in September 2022.
The theft occurred while Carter was handling the deceased's personal belongings as evidence.
Judge Daniel Fugallo emphasized that an immediate custodial sentence is likely.
Carter has been suspended from duty and is out on unconditional bail until sentencing in September.
The incident has been described as a serious breach of public trust by the Crown Prosecution Service.