A misconduct hearing found allegations proven against PC Charlie Cano, including that he made disrespectful remarks and boasted about using force against a young female detainee.
His conduct came to light following BBC Panorama broadcast in October 2025. Extra unaired footage was later shared with the Independent Office for Police Conduct, whose investigation into the behaviour of a number of officers at Charing Cross continues.
The footage captured comments by PC Cano, attached to the Central West Command Unit, and the IOPC determined he should face an accelerated misconduct hearing.
Commander Simon Messinger, Professionalism, said: “We moved swiftly to act upon the additional footage shared by the BBC to identify PC Cano, immediately suspend him from duty, and hold him to account for his appalling behaviour.
“Eight serving officers have been dismissed for their unacceptable conduct at Charing Cross and we continue to support the ongoing IOPC investigation.
“The robust action we are taking is part of our tireless work to raise standards and improve the culture across our organisation.”
The hearing found PC Cano breached the standards of professional behaviour relating to discreditable conduct, authority, respect and courtesy, and equality and diversity.
