'He deserves both his disgrace and prison... his actions were morally reprehensible'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe chief constable of Greater Manchester Police has slammed a convicted ex-cop's 'total lack of moral fibre' as he was formerly sacked from the force.
Stephen Watson also hit out at former PC Akeel Kadir's 'distinct lack of integrity' as his name was added to the Royal College of Policing's Barred List, preventing him from ever serving in a force again.
Disgraced Kadir, from Orrell in Wigan, took advantage of his job as a constable to access secure systems and obtain confidential information in relation to police investigations and intelligence.
He then shared the information with a friend from Bolton, the manager of an motor insurance company. In return Kadir, got perks, a court heard. READ MORE: Boy, 11, pulled out of school because his walk to class is 'too dangerous' Kadir, who was based in GMP's Bolton district, was found guilty of one count of knowingly or recklessly obtaining or disclosing personal data without the consent of the data controller; and one count of conspiracy to commit police corruption after a trial at Liverpool Crown Court in March this year.
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