Met Police officer jailed for 12 months over 'plebgate' affair
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of misconduct in public office over the "plebgate" scandal.
Officer pleads guilty to misconduct over 'Plebgate' row
A police officer has today pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office in connection with the 'plebgate' affair.
Pc Keith Wallis was accused of falsely claiming that he had seen an incident in Downing Street involving former chief whip Andrew Mitchell and other police officers in September 2012.
Wearing a black suit and tie, Wallis stood in the dock for the brief hearing.
He spoke only to confirm his name and that he understood the charge before entering the guilty plea.
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