Shropshire firearms officer over alcohol limit while on call 'would have been sacked'

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A police firearms officer found over the alcohol limit for his role while on call would have been sacked if he had not resigned, a misconduct hearing has concluded.

West Mercia Police held the misconduct hearing, relating to PC Billy Weir, who was based in Shropshire, earlier today.

A statement from West Mercia Police said:"Earlier today, the hearing, chaired by Temporary Chief Constable Alex Murray, heard how former PC Weir was on call and found over the limit of alcohol following a breath test. "Former Police Constable Weir, who was based in Shropshire, resigned from the force on 29 September 2023.

 

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