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Worcester Police Officer Sacked for Drink-Driving after Crashing into Wall

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A city police officer, PC Liam Williams, has been sacked for drink-driving after crashing into a wall on his way to work. The 21-year-old officer, who had been with the force for only ten months, was found to have 50 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes per 100 millilitres. He was subsequently charged with drink-driving, pleaded guilty, and was disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Key Takeaways:

  • PC Liam Williams, a 21-year-old police officer with only ten months of service, was sacked for gross misconduct after crashing into a wall while drink-driving.
  • Williams was found to have 50 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes per 100 millilitres, and was subsequently charged with drink-driving.
  • He pleaded guilty to drink-driving in Birmingham Magistrates' Court on April 28 and was disqualified from driving for 12 months, handed a £250 fine, and ordered to pay £100 costs.
  • PC Williams showed genuine remorse and pleaded guilty at the first opportunity but was accused of a "lack of courage" for not attending the accelerated misconduct hearing.
  • Chief Constable Richard Cooper concluded that PC Williams' conduct was a serious lapse in judgment and a breach of the public trust.

Statistics:

  • 50 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath: the amount of alcohol found in PC Williams' breath after the crash.
  • 35 microgrammes per 100 millilitres: the legal limit of alcohol in breath.
  • 12 months: the duration of PC Williams' driving disqualification.
  • £250: the fine imposed on PC Williams for drink-driving.
  • £100: the costs ordered to be paid by PC Williams.
  • April 28: the date of PC Williams' guilty plea in Birmingham Magistrates' Court.

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