New twist in 'Plebgate'
THE 'plebgate' row that engulfed Andrew Mitchell, above, was sparked by a police officer who posed as a member of the public and falsely claimed to have witnessed the events, it was said last night.
The officer allegedly wrote to his local MP giving details of the Chief Whip's behaviour when he was blocked from cycling out of the main gates in Downing Street.
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Number 10 said the claims – which emerged after a member of the diplomatic protection squad was arrested – were "extremely serious".
"Any allegations that a serving police officer posed as a member of the public and fabricated evidence against a Cabinet Minister are exceptionally serious," a spokesman said. "It is therefore essential that the police get to the bottom of this as a matter of urgency."
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However, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe has insisted he has seen nothing to undermine the official account of officers who were there.
CHRISTMAS presents destined for sick youngsters at Great Ormond Street Hospital have been stolen by thieves in what has been described as a "disgusting" crime "beyond belief".
Up to 20 wrapped gifts were taken from the world-famous children's hospital in central London between Friday and Monday, the Metropolitan Police said.
The presents, which had been bought using the hospital's charity fund, included portable DVD players, DVDs, Nintendo DS games consoles, games and toys and were to be given to children in the intensive care unit.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe said he found it hard to imagine a worse crime due to the timing and the victims involved.
Speaking on radio station LBC 97.3, he said: "It's pretty disgusting really, isn't it? You can't imagine anything worse in a way: children who are very ill and at Christmas.
Lord Sugar, Currys and PC World have offered to pay for new presents."
Comments
by josdave
Thursday, December 20 2012, 2:58PM
“As the language attributed to him included the f word as well as pleb and all he has denied is saying pleb then his behaviour was completely out of place for someone in his position. He is old enough to know better than to swear at the police for doing their job and properly instructing him to use the side gate and should have been disciplined. Should he have resigned? I don't know that is a matter for him alone.”
by Rick_OShay
Thursday, December 20 2012, 10:58AM
“According to the media trust in the police has been dented by this episode.
That may be so but there is no denying that Mr Mitchell swore at the officers. Should someone like that be in a position of influence? I don't think so.
If I was asked to choose who I trusted most - the police or politicans - I would say the police every time.
Rick O'Shay
Zog”
by iamajc
Thursday, December 20 2012, 9:01AM
“pogle63a "cant you almost see the compensation payments - £?00 000+ yep that`ll be the next step in this grinning fools plan."
And you wouldn't if you had been hounded out of your job and you could afford to sue.
But then again he has admitted to swearing at the orifficer. How much pressure did the Labour mp's put him under to resign...”
by blackpot
Thursday, December 20 2012, 8:55AM
“Plautus....well he might not have used the word pled,but its a given his rant was disgusting;the police should pay the price,but that toad should never get in office again;he has a history,and its not a nice one.”
by pogle63a
Thursday, December 20 2012, 8:02AM
“cant you almost see the compensation payments - £?00 000+ yep that`ll be the next step in this grinning fools plan.”
by Plymouthlad63
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 10:42PM
“THE 'plebgate' row that engulfed Andrew Mitchell, above.....Duh the picture is below!!!!!”
by iamajc
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 10:26PM
“Well after watching the cctv on the program about this incident last night
1. A policeman seems to have lied (insert outrage and shock here)..... He is said to have written an email to his local MP posing as a member of the public and accusing Mitchell of calling police "plebs" when they refused to let him ride his bicycle through the main gates of Downing Street. He said he had his nephew with him and they were shocked by what they heard. He also states that the other members of the public who were around were also shocked.
2. This officer wasn't on duty at the time and wasn't even anywhere near Downing Street.
3. The CCTV footage appears to contradict the statement as the street was pretty much deserted at the time of the incident.
4. This 'incident' (which has been made out to be a huge offence) lasted all of 20 seconds. But that is still more than enough time to swear at people and call them names.
If anyone is shocked that that the police have behaved in this way I suggest you google police corruption
If you think it ended in the 70's with the Birmingham six, think again...
Ian Thomlinson killed by a bully policeman whilst lawfully walking home...
There seems to be a high proportion of bullying, lying and thieving plebs in our police force and the sooner they are weeded out the better and that would seem to include Metropolitan Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe who doesn't see anything untoward...”
by firkinjeffery
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 10:13PM
“Police, MP's
= power
=abuse (not all)
So did Mr Mitchell say "yes officer i will do as instructed" like the rest of us are expected to do.
Or did he give it a full head of teenage lip?//
If it is the latter he deserves the kicking he got, regardless...smoke-fire!
happy crimble
F”
by Plautus
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 9:56PM
“It will be interesting to see if this is just another case of the police fitting someone up.
The Police Federation were very quick to jump down Mr Mitchell's throat. Any chance of them being charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice?”