A Metropolitan Police sergeant has been dismissed after a misconduct listening to discovered he informed a colleague she was “utilizing the being pregnant card” upon her return from sick depart.
Sergeant Sevket Gurgur, who was performing as a police sergeant at Edmonton police station from autumn 2022 to July 2023, additionally branded the lady a “diva” when she requested to depart a shift early for a midwife appointment.
The feminine officer he line-managed was pregnant and incessantly unwell throughout this era, the listening to was informed.
The panel concluded that Mr Gurgur employed discriminatory language towards three feminine officers, describing his conduct as “intentional, deliberate and focused.”
Mr Gurgur was mentioned to have made feedback in the direction of her when she returned from sick depart, together with telling her “oh, now you resolve to show up” and that she was “utilizing the being pregnant card once more”.
The panel was informed that on one event, when the feminine officer requested to depart an evening shift early to get some further sleep earlier than a midwife appointment the following day, he referred to as her a “diva” and mentioned that she “takes the piss”, earlier than ultimately agreeing to let her go.
On a number of events, he additionally made feedback concerning the feminine officer solely desirous to go dwelling as a result of her accomplice was there, the panel heard.
The feminine officer informed the panel that his behaviour left her feeling anxious about asking for assist.
Mr Gurgur additionally used discriminatory language in the direction of two different feminine officers, together with referring to them as “lazy” and telling one which she was “a Muslim lady and will act like one”, the panel heard.
Mr Gurgur, who has been an officer with the Met for 11 years, denied the allegations towards him, though he admitted he had referred to one of many officers as “lazy”.
The panel discovered all allegations made towards Mr Gurgur confirmed and located he had dedicated gross misconduct.
They mentioned he lacked self-awareness and displayed a sample of behaviour round his mood and the way he treats others.
It discovered his conduct was “intentional, deliberate and focused” towards the three feminine officers.
The panel, chaired by Commander Jason Prins, mentioned: “We notice that misconduct involving intimidation is severe and may considerably undermine public belief within the occupation.
“This contains instances involving bullying or harassment inside the police service.
“Various individuals have been subjected to this behaviour by PS Gurgur.”
They added: “We conclude, having rigorously thought of what was mentioned on PS Gurgur’s behalf, that it’s the solely acceptable end result because of the nature and severity of the breaches.”
Mr Gurgur has been dismissed with out discover and is to be positioned on the barred record.
