Misconduct case officer suspended

12 April 2012

A senior Scotland Yard officer accused of misconduct has been suspended.

The Metropolitan Police Authority said its professional standards sub-committee had considered allegations concerning Commander Ali Dizaei and decided to suspend him.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission said it had approved the decision. Its agreement is needed before a senior officer can be suspended.

The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) said the sub-committee met following a meeting held a week ago.

It said in a statement: "The committee considered allegations concerning Commander Dizaei and, after lengthy and careful deliberations, unanimously decided to suspend the Commander.

"Suspension is not a disciplinary sanction and it is emphasised that suspension should not be taken as a presumption of guilt."

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said in a statement: "IPCC chair Nick Hardwick considered the request and has told the MPA that he has agreed that the suspension should be allowed."

Reports have said Mr Dizaei is being probed over allegations he advised a defence team on how to undermine a criminal case brought by his employer.

He is said to deny the claims.

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