[UK] Met Commissioner Sir Ian Blair Steps Down

[edesignuk]

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair has resigned.

Sir Ian, the UK's most senior officer since 2005, has faced criticism over the racism row involving the Met's most senior Asian officer Tarique Ghaffur.

There have also been questions about his handling of events surrounding the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes by police marksmen.

Sir Ian has denied any wrongdoing over an inquiry into the use of public money to pay a close friend to advise him.

BBC.

 

[BoyBach]

He should have been sacked long ago and never given the option to resign.

 

[tiguk]

He should have been sacked long ago and never given the option to resign.

+1

 

[Pixellated]

+1

+2

 

[remmy]

He has destroyed the confidence in the police, he leaves too late now the damage has been done.

 

[JG271]

About time! I've always disliked him. He was too involved in politics and the scarily heavy-handed policing around London, among countless other failures.

I hope his successor is better.

 

[skunk]

Boris' best move yet.

 

[BoyBach]

How apt.