Former diplomatic police officer dismissed after admitting the kidnap and killing of 33-year-old

The Metropolitan police has sacked PC Wayne Couzens with immediate effect, a week after he admitted in court to murdering Sarah Everard after abducting her as she walked home in south London.

The police constable, 48, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey having admitted to her kidnap and rape at an earlier hearing. He faces a mandatory life sentence.

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