A senior police officer accused of misconduct has been suspended by the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA). Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei has been suspended by the MPA's professional standards sub-committee, it confirmed.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission approved the decision. Mr Dizaei has denied any wrongdoing. He is being investigated after he allegedly advised a defence team in a Met prosecution. The BBC understands Mr Dizaei is also being investigated over a complaint about the way he made an arrest while off-duty in a restaurant. And allegations over his use of a corporate credit card are also being examined. Suspension is not a disciplinary sanction and it is emphasised that suspension should not be taken as a presumption of guilt Metropolitan Police
Authority Mr Dizaei will continue to receive full pay until all three inquiries are concluded. The MPA said: "The committee considered allegations concerning Commander Dizaei and, after lengthy and careful deliberations, unanimously decided to suspend the commander. It added: "Suspension is not a disciplinary sanction and it is emphasised that suspension should not be taken as a presumption of guilt." The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said in a statement: "IPCC chair Nick Hardwick considered the request and has told the MPA that he has agreed that the suspension should be allowed."
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