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Met Police: Call-handler resigns over colleague's reinstatement

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Izzy Vine is suing Met Police after colleague made offensive comments about rape victim.

Staff member was sacked for gross misconduct in November 2023 but reinstated on appeal.

Ms Vine said she reported him to the force but he was given his job back.

She is suing the force, claiming constructive dismissal and sexual harassment.

The Met said the comments were "entirely unacceptable" but said the outcome of the misconduct process was "subject to a thorough review".

Ms Vine said she had been criticised by some officers and other Met staff for speaking publicly about her case.

She said she no longer trusts the Met Police and that she has been criticised for her comments.

Ms Vine's hearing date for her misconduct hearing is set for January 2027 .

Met Police Cdr Jason Prins said the matter was brought to a misconduct hearing.

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Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

41

Offensive language

offensive

Hate speech

possibly hateful

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short-lived

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