Shropshire police officer sacked over 'misuse of systems'
West Mercia Police has confirmed the police officer was dismissed with immediate effect.
A Shropshire police officer has been sacked for misusing police systems.
Ryan Clarke, who was based in Shrewsbury, used the systems to access information pertaining to an associate.
A gross misconduct hearing was held at West Mercia Police's headquarters in Hindlip, Worcestershire.
The force said it amounted to gross misconduct in that they are serious as to justify dismissal.
West Mercia Police has confirmed that Mr Clarke has been dismissed from the force with immediate effect and has been added to the College of Police Barred List. The hearing is subject to the usual appeals process.
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