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PC Charlie Cano Fired for Misconduct in BBC Investigation

4/11/2026

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PC Charlie Cano was dismissed without notice after making inappropriate comments about two women during undercover BBC investigation.
The misconduct hearing showed Cano boasted about using force against a teenage detainee, breaching professional standards.
Commander Simon Messinger described Cano's conduct as appalling, noting that it violated standards.
The Metropolitan Police are cooperating with Independent Office for Police Conduct to address eight cases at Charing Cross and improve London culture.

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PC Charlie Cano was dismissed without notice after making inappropriate comments about two women during undercover BBC investigation.
The misconduct hearing showed Cano boasted about using force against a teenage detainee, breaching professional standards.
Commander Simon Messinger described Cano's conduct as appalling, noting that it violated standards.
The Metropolitan Police are cooperating with Independent Office for Police Conduct to address eight cases at Charing Cross and improve London culture.