A Metropolitan Police officer who used a derogatory term and revved his engine to antagonise a group of people whilst on duty has been issued a final warning.

PC Patrick Hurley, who is based in Westminster, was given the written warning following a Gross Misconduct Hearing on Wednesday (January 11).

It comes after allegations from November 5 2015, where the officer while on duty and driving a police van, used a derogatory term towards a person blocking the path in front of him, the Metropolitan Police said.

Shortly after, he revved his engine whilst stationary, antagonising a group of nearby people.

He was given a final warning after both allegations were proven by the panel

A spokesman for the Met Police said: "PC Patrick Hurley was facing allegations that his conduct amounted to a breach of the Metropolitan Police Service's Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of 'Authority, Respect and Courtesy', 'Equality and Diversity' and 'Discreditable Conduct'."

A panel, chaired by independent legally qualified chairman, Julian Weinberg, proved both matters - the first as gross misconduct and the second as misconduct only - and issued PC Hurley with a final written warning as the most appropriate action.

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