Liam Willams was over the drink drive limit while on his way to work in Worcester when he smashed his vehicle into a wall causing ‘significant damage’
West Mercia Police’s HQ, Hindlip Hall
A Midlands police officer who was over the drink drive limit when he crashed his car into a wall has been dismissed from the force.
Liam Willams, 21, a student officer with West Mercia Police, was on his way to work when he crashed his car into a wall in Deansway in Worcester in February this year.
The officer, based at Worcester Police Station, caused ‘substantial damage’ to the wall, which took three months to repair. But no one was injured during the collision.
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The student officer was found to be over the drink drive limit and was arrested and charged.
He was also suspended following the incident.
He was convicted of drink driving at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court in April.
He received a 12-month driving ban and was ordered to pay a £250 fine, plus £100 in costs.
Williams faced an accelerated misconduct hearing on Monday (June 30) and was found to have seriously breached the standards of professional behaviour as set out in the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020.
He was said to have had discreditable conduct and was also unfit for duty.
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In dismissing Williams from the force, Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Jones said: “Our communities expect our officers to adhere to the law and to keep others safe.
“Williams fell far below the standards that the public expect.
“Williams committed a criminal offence and put himself and other road users at risk.
“This is inexcusable and he will no longer serve in our force.
“We will continue to root out the small minority of officers who do not adhere to the standards of behaviour that we and our communities expect”
Williams will now be added to the College of Policing’s Barred List, banning him from working for a UK police service in the future. The West Mercia Police spokesperson added: “The hearing is subject to the usual appeals process.”