Police officer who admitted to ‘tragedy chanting’ at football match is sacked

Essex Police’s Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said Sergeant Tyler Coppin was dismissed as a result of ‘a moment’s serious stupidity’.

Essex Police headquarters in Chelmsford, Essex — Essex Police headquarters in Chelmsford, Essex (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

By Ellie Crabbe, PA

February 09, 2025 at 3:53pm GMT

Police officer who admitted to ‘tragedy chanting’ at football match is sacked

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