Metropolitan Police Detective Dismissed After Gross Misconduct Tribunal
A detective constable with the Metropolitan Police has been sacked following a disciplinary hearing that uncovered his involvement in organising sex workers and using Class A drugs during overseas trips spanning seven years. The officer, Det Cons Pervaz Malik, was based in the force's central west command unit and engaged in these activities between 2016 and August 2023.
Details of the Misconduct and Tribunal Findings
The tribunal, held on Tuesday, determined that Malik had committed gross misconduct by violating standards of professional behaviour. He not only used sex workers and drugs himself but also facilitated these activities for others on trips abroad. Additionally, in February 2024, he refused to provide the access code for his mobile phone during a criminal investigation, further compounding his misconduct.
Det Chief Supt Chrissy Jessah, who leads policing in central west London, stated that Malik's actions represented a severe breach of public trust. She emphasised that police officers have a critical duty to protect vulnerable individuals from violence and exploitation, and any deviation from this responsibility is unacceptable. The tribunal concluded that Malik would have been fully aware he was acting in clear violation of his obligations to safeguard the public and adhere to strict rules against drug use.
Arrest and Subsequent Actions
Malik was arrested at Stansted Airport on August 15, 2023, on suspicion of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs. Although the Crown Prosecution Service closed the case with no further action, he was suspended from his duties at that time and remained suspended until the misconduct hearing. Following the tribunal's decision, he has been added to the barred list, permanently preventing him from working in policing again.
Broader Context of Police Misconduct in the Met
This case emerges as the Metropolitan Police intensifies efforts to root out corrupt officers from its ranks. Recent statistics reveal that nearly 190 London police officers were sacked and barred from returning to the service in 2025 alone. According to the College of Policing, the Met accounted for 183 of the 735 dismissals across the UK in the year ending March 31, 2025, representing approximately one in four of all cases nationwide. When combined with six dismissals from the City of London Police, the total across the capital reaches 189.
The most common reasons for dismissal include dishonesty, discriminatory behaviour, unlawful access or disclosure of information, inappropriate communications, and sexual offences or misconduct. Other cases have involved abuse of position for sexual purposes, child sexual offences, participation in discriminatory WhatsApp groups, domestic abuse or harassment, and drug-related incidents.
Nationally, constables comprised the majority of officers added to the barred list, though one chief officer and two chief superintendents were also dismissed. With a workforce of 33,293, the Metropolitan Police recorded the highest number of dismissals, followed by forces in Greater Manchester, Thames Valley, and West Midlands. This highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining integrity and public confidence within the police service.
