The career of a young cop in tatters... the life of a young man changed forever
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIt was the only job Sarah De Meulemeester ever wanted. The 26-year-old was described as a 'great asset to Greater Manchester Police', who 'lived and breathed' being a police officer.
But in the words of Judge David Aubrey KC: "All that is now at an end." PC De Meulemeester was behind the wheel of one of three GMP cars responding to a 'grade one emergency' in Stockport on December 26, 2020.
She made a reckless choice to drive dangerously - and beyond her capabilities in the force. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community It was a decision that would have tragic consequences and leave a teenager's family to 'go through torture'.
Liverpool Crown Court heard officers in Stockport received a message that a suspect was carrying a knife - information that later turned out to be incorrect.
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