15th February, 2025
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Shaun Davies, has been dismissed without notice after being found guilty of racially abusing and assaulting fellow officers in a shocking misconduct case.
Davies, who was based at the Central North Command Unit, was hauled before a disciplinary panel that ruled on Thursday, Feb. 13, that his actions were “wholly unacceptable” and incompatible with his position in law enforcement.
Investigators found that in December 2009, Davies made racially offensive and discriminatory remarks toward a fellow officer and pulled her hair without consent.
In June 2010, he was found to have made a racially prejudiced gesture toward another colleague.
The hearing’s findings led to his immediate dismissal, with Chief Superintendent Andrew Carter condemning his actions.
“The behaviour displayed by PC Shaun Davies is wholly unacceptable. We are committed to ensuring that actions do have consequences, and anyone who displays such views is not fit to serve in our organisation. It’s right that he has been dismissed with immediate effect.”
Davies’ conduct was deemed a serious breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour for equality and diversity.
According to Met Police, his name will now be placed on the barred list held by the College of Policing, permanently preventing him from working in any police force or associated law enforcement body.
The case raises fresh concerns over historical misconduct within the Met, as Davies’ shocking behaviour took place over a decade ago—in 2009 and 2010—before finally being addressed in 2025.
The dismissal comes as the Metropolitan Police continues efforts to clean up its ranks amid growing public scrutiny over racism, discrimination, and misconduct within the force.
