London Daily
Focus on the big picture.

LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

South Wales Police officer suspended over 'TV football in car'

A South Wales Police officer has been suspended from driving pending a professional standards investigation after footage emerged reportedly showing a police car being driven to an emergency with a football match playing on a screen on the dashboard.

26 October 2023 · 21:45 UTC

The incident, which took place in August 2022, was brought to the attention of the police in October. The video shows the police car driving with sirens on and lights flashing near Pontypridd.

The match being played on the dashboard screen was reportedly Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace, the first of the Premier League season. South Wales Police emphasized the importance of road safety and maintaining high standards of behavior and professionalism among its officers.