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Prosecutors have said there is insufficient evidence to suggest the officer who claimed Andrew Mitchell called him "a pleb" was lying as it announced one charge of misconduct against another constable over the affair. Prosecutors have said there is insufficient evidence to suggest the officer who claimed Andrew Mitchell called him a pleb was lying as they announced one charge of misconduct against another constable over the affair.
Alison Saunders, the director of public prosecutions, said there was also insufficient evidence "to show that Mr Mitchell was the victim of a conspiracy of misinformation". Alison Saunders, the director of public prosecutions, said neither was there sufficient evidence "to show that Mr Mitchell was the victim of a conspiracy of misinformation".
Saunders, however, said one officer was to be charged with misconduct in public office. Saunders said one officer was to be charged with misconduct in public office.
In a separate development the police watchdog, the Independent Police Complaints Commission, said five officers would face gross misconduct proceedings linked to the Plebgate row.
She revealed that prosecutors had viewed a vast amount of CCTV, which has not been seen in public before.She revealed that prosecutors had viewed a vast amount of CCTV, which has not been seen in public before.
"It is clear from the footage that there was sufficient time for the words to have been said either as described by the gate officer or as described by Mr Mitchell …"It is clear from the footage that there was sufficient time for the words to have been said either as described by the gate officer or as described by Mr Mitchell …
"It does show there are a small number of members of the public present immediately in front of the gate … this is consistent with the officers' account.""It does show there are a small number of members of the public present immediately in front of the gate … this is consistent with the officers' account."
Eight individuals including five police officers were originally arrested.Eight individuals including five police officers were originally arrested.
Saunders went on to say there was insufficient evidence to prove that one officer alone or with other officers fabricated a false allegation against Mitchell, and there was insufficient evidence to prove a criminal conspiracy against him.Saunders went on to say there was insufficient evidence to prove that one officer alone or with other officers fabricated a false allegation against Mitchell, and there was insufficient evidence to prove a criminal conspiracy against him.
On the leaks to the media she said there was no evidence of payment, and said that prosecutors believed a jury was likely to decide that it was in the public interest for the events at the Downing Street gate to be made public. Therefore no officer would be charged over the leaks.On the leaks to the media she said there was no evidence of payment, and said that prosecutors believed a jury was likely to decide that it was in the public interest for the events at the Downing Street gate to be made public. Therefore no officer would be charged over the leaks.
The officer to be charged with misconduct in public office is PC Keith Wallis. He is said to have sent an email to the deputy chief whip claiming he had witnessed the incident. He will attend magistrates court on December 16.The officer to be charged with misconduct in public office is PC Keith Wallis. He is said to have sent an email to the deputy chief whip claiming he had witnessed the incident. He will attend magistrates court on December 16.
Mitchell lost his job over the altercation in Downing Street and has been fighting to clear his name ever since.Mitchell lost his job over the altercation in Downing Street and has been fighting to clear his name ever since.
The CPS announcement comes after a year-long investigation, which has been closely observed and commented on by politicians from all sides of the political spectrum, many of whom have publicly come to the defence of Mitchell.The CPS announcement comes after a year-long investigation, which has been closely observed and commented on by politicians from all sides of the political spectrum, many of whom have publicly come to the defence of Mitchell.
The then chief whip's altercation in Downing Street on 19 September last year took place after two police officers on duty refused to let him cycle his bike through the gates.The then chief whip's altercation in Downing Street on 19 September last year took place after two police officers on duty refused to let him cycle his bike through the gates.
In an incident which was partly captured on CCTV, the police log said Mitchell called them "fucking plebs". He has always denied using the word pleb but has admitted swearing.In an incident which was partly captured on CCTV, the police log said Mitchell called them "fucking plebs". He has always denied using the word pleb but has admitted swearing.
Details of the incident – which took place the day after two female police officers were killed in a gun and grenade attack in Manchester – were leaked to the Sun the following day. The official log of the altercation, which appeared to contradict Mitchell's denial of using the word, was later leaked to the Daily Telegraph.Details of the incident – which took place the day after two female police officers were killed in a gun and grenade attack in Manchester – were leaked to the Sun the following day. The official log of the altercation, which appeared to contradict Mitchell's denial of using the word, was later leaked to the Daily Telegraph.
Over the last 14 months the police investigation has led to the arrest of five officers and three civilians.Over the last 14 months the police investigation has led to the arrest of five officers and three civilians.
The investigation, codenamed Operation Alice, was led by deputy assistant commissioner Pat Gallan. It involved detectives taking statements from all 800 officers who were or had recently been in the diplomatic protection squad.The investigation, codenamed Operation Alice, was led by deputy assistant commissioner Pat Gallan. It involved detectives taking statements from all 800 officers who were or had recently been in the diplomatic protection squad.
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