Detective constable arrested in phone hacking investigation

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has arrested a detective constable as part of its ongoing investigation into the phone hacking scandal.

The 52-year-old officer was arrested yesterday while he was at work on suspicion of misconduct in a public office relating to unauthorised disclosure of information as a result of Operation Weeting. He has since been suspended from duty and bailed until September 29 pending further inquiries.

A 35-year-old has also been arrested by appointment as part of the hacking investigation.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Sue Akers, in charge of Operation Weeting, said: “I made it very clear when I took on this investigation the need for operational and information security. It is hugely disappointing that this may not have been adhered to.

“The MPS takes the un-authorised disclosure of information extremely seriously and has acted swiftly in making this arrest.”