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IPCC statement following dismissal of two officers over Bijan Ebrahimi case

Two police officers have been dismissed over their dealings with Bijan Ebrahimi prior to his murder in July 2013, following misconduct hearings run by Avon & Somerset Constabulary.  PC Leanne Winter and PC Helen Harris were dismissed without notice yesterday.

IPCC Commissioner, Jan Williams, said yesterday:

“Today’s outcomes mark the conclusion of a series of misconduct proceedings against Avon & Somerset Constabulary officers and staff. We carried out a substantial and detailed investigation into the actions police took in the days prior to Mr Ebrahimi’s horrific murder, and their historic contact with him over a seven year period. The evidence we gathered has informed both the misconduct and earlier criminal proceedings. It was proven in crown court and at disciplinary hearings that some police officers and staff failed Mr Ebrahimi, in particular at a time when he was highly vulnerable. We have liaised regularly with Mr Ebrahimi’s family and the Constabulary throughout our investigation, and during the subsequent proceedings. We intend to publish our reports and overall findings in respect of Constabulary-wide issues arising from our investigation in the near future.”

 

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