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Police Sergeant Fired for Reporting Intoxicated at Embassy

4/17/2026

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Police Sergeant Paul Barrett was dismissed by the Metropolitan Police for reporting to duty intoxicated while supervising the Iranian embassy in London.
He was found with 46 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding limits.
Barrett pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol and received a £700 fine and a 14-month driving ban.
Commander Jason Prins said Barrett's actions were unacceptable and could damage confidence in the police.

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Police Sergeant Paul Barrett was dismissed by the Metropolitan Police for reporting to duty intoxicated while supervising the Iranian embassy in London.
He was found with 46 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding limits.
Barrett pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol and received a £700 fine and a 14-month driving ban.
Commander Jason Prins said Barrett's actions were unacceptable and could damage confidence in the police.