This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/london/6980264.stm
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Officers put Diana item on eBay | |
(about 4 hours later) | |
Two police officers tried to auction the order of service from the memorial for Princess Diana on eBay, it has been confirmed. | Two police officers tried to auction the order of service from the memorial for Princess Diana on eBay, it has been confirmed. |
The officers put one of the 12-page booklets on the internet site within hours of the event. | |
A police statement said one of the officers had received "words of advice" while the other "would be spoken to" when he returned from leave. | A police statement said one of the officers had received "words of advice" while the other "would be spoken to" when he returned from leave. |
The service marked the 10th anniversary of her death. | The service marked the 10th anniversary of her death. |
The memorial was held at Guards' Chapel at Wellington Barracks on 31 August. | The memorial was held at Guards' Chapel at Wellington Barracks on 31 August. |
The booklet has since been removed from the auction website. | |
A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: "The matter has been brought to our attention and has been dealt with by senior management within the City of Westminster police. | A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: "The matter has been brought to our attention and has been dealt with by senior management within the City of Westminster police. |
"One of the officers concerned has received words of advice about his actions and the other officer, who is not currently on duty, will be spoken to in due course. | "One of the officers concerned has received words of advice about his actions and the other officer, who is not currently on duty, will be spoken to in due course. |
"In addition, steps will be taken in the form of guidance to officers in the borough about what is expected of them when policing public events." | "In addition, steps will be taken in the form of guidance to officers in the borough about what is expected of them when policing public events." |
Previous version
1
Next version