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A senior police officer accused of misconduct has been suspended by the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA). | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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." |