UK Police Dismiss Nigerian-British Officer Shola Balogun for Alleged Assault on Colleague at Party

Written on 30/10/2024
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The Metropolitan Police Service in the United Kingdom has terminated Nigerian-British officer Shola Balogun from her post at Bromley Police Station following allegations that she bit a colleague during a birthday celebration in Bexleyheath, Kent.

The disciplinary hearing, which took place from October 21 to October 23, 2024, was overseen by senior officer Christopher McKay, with IPM Amanda Harvey and Assessor-Detective Superintendent Kirsty Mead on the panel.

The decision underscores the Met's strict policies on professional conduct and internal accountability.



The incident occurred on April 22, 2022, during a 40th birthday celebration attended by around 70 people at Goals Sports Bar.

According to the hearing document, Balogun and the victim, both based at Bromley Police Station, had previously engaged in light-hearted horseplay but maintained a friendly working relationship.

During the party, however, an altercation reportedly arose when Balogun allegedly grabbed the victim’s spectacles and later bit him on the face following a heated exchange.

While Balogun denied biting the victim and claimed the removal of the glasses was accidental, medical reports confirmed the victim had sustained a bite wound.

The panel ruled that Balogun’s actions violated police standards, particularly Discreditable Conduct, as outlined by the College of Policing Code of Ethics, which emphasizes maintaining public confidence.

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