Story perspectives

Ex-Cop Resigns After Being Caught Drunk on Duty

2/26/2026

Center

Brierley Resigns Misconduct

The Metropolitan Police misconduct panel ruled that former officer Sean Brierley’s on-duty intoxication amounted to gross misconduct.
It said he would have been dismissed if he had not already resigned.
CCTV captured Sean Brierley drinking three glasses of wine at an East London bar and appearing unsteady on returning to Leyton police station, where colleagues conducted a welfare check and found him disoriented in bed.

Left

Prince Andrew Investigated

Metropolitan Police have intensified their probe into Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on former protection officers.
Following US court documents, officers are urged to share information from guarding Prince Andrew, Duke of York.
Former royal protection officer Dai Davies emphasized that guards witnessed significant events.
Andrew, Duke of York, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and denies all allegations.

1 of 2

Brierley Resigns Misconduct

The Metropolitan Police misconduct panel ruled that former officer Sean Brierley’s on-duty intoxication amounted to gross misconduct.
It said he would have been dismissed if he had not already resigned.
CCTV captured Sean Brierley drinking three glasses of wine at an East London bar and appearing unsteady on returning to Leyton police station, where colleagues conducted a welfare check and found him disoriented in bed.

1 / 2