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Metropolitan Police Sergeant Fired for Discriminatory Comments

12/12/2025

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Metropolitan Police sergeant Sevket Gurgur was dismissed after a misconduct hearing found discriminatory language toward three female officers.
The panel described him insulting a female officer by saying she was "using the pregnancy card" and calling her a "diva."
The panel described his behavior as intentional, deliberate and targeted, undermining public trust.
Gurgur denied the allegations but admitted calling one officer "lazy" and was dismissed without notice and barred.

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Metropolitan Police sergeant Sevket Gurgur was dismissed after a misconduct hearing found discriminatory language toward three female officers.
The panel described him insulting a female officer by saying she was "using the pregnancy card" and calling her a "diva."
The panel described his behavior as intentional, deliberate and targeted, undermining public trust.
Gurgur denied the allegations but admitted calling one officer "lazy" and was dismissed without notice and barred.