A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Shabul Miah, has been dismissed without notice after a misconduct hearing found he used his work-issued phone to engage with sex workers.
The hearing, held on Friday, 28 March, revealed that Miah, who was attached to the North East Public Protection Unit, used his police mobile from 5 April to 12 October 2024 to arrange services with escorts and sex workers.
Investigators found he had sent and received a large number of messages linked to sexually explicit websites—some of which were exchanged while he was on duty.
Chief Superintendent Dan Card, who leads the North East London policing team, condemned Miah’s actions, stating:
“PC Miah’s use of work-issued equipment for his own personal sexual gratification was deeply inappropriate. I hope this outcome shows we will not tolerate such behaviour and won’t hesitate to take action against those who do not reach the standards we expect from our officers.”
The hearing panel ruled that Miah’s actions discredited the force and could damage public trust. His conduct was deemed gross misconduct, leading to his immediate dismissal.
Miah will now be placed on the College of Policing’s barred list, permanently preventing him from working in policing or related law enforcement bodies.
