Pc Idominik Efeotor, a member of the Metropolitan Police’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, was fired without notice following an accelerated misconduct hearing held on Monday. The disciplinary action was taken after Efeotor posted a comment on social media referring to a senior officer as a 'wasteman.'

In the context of the hearing, the Metropolitan Police determined that the language used by the officer constituted a breach of professional standards. The term 'wasteman' is slang often used to describe someone perceived as useless or of low character. By directing this language toward a superior, the force concluded that Efeotor’s conduct fell below the expected standards of behavior for a police officer. The accelerated hearing process is typically reserved for cases where the evidence is considered clear and the breach of conduct is deemed serious enough to warrant immediate dismissal.

While the report confirms the dismissal and the specific language used, it does not provide details regarding Efeotor’s defense or whether he intends to appeal the decision. The Metropolitan Police have maintained that such public disparagement of colleagues undermines the internal discipline and professional culture required within the force.