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Scotland Yard rejects 'plebgate' officer's resignation

A police constable caught up in the 'plebgate' row has had his resignation offer rejected by Scotland Yard.

Pc Keith Wallis could face a jail term after admitting that he pretended to witness a confrontation between MP Andrew Mitchell, who was then chief whip, and officers in Downing Street.

Keith Wallis was the only officer to have been charged in connection with the 'plebgate' affair. Credit: PA

When Wallis entered a guilty plea to misconduct in a public office earlier this month, it also emerged that he had offered to resign.

But Scotland Yard said: "Pc Keith Wallis has made an application to resign from the Metropolitan Police Service. In line with police regulations the deputy commissioner has the right to refuse the resignation of an officer who has been suspended.

"The deputy commissioner has refused to accept Pc Wallis's resignation and he will face a misconduct board in the coming weeks."

Mr Wallis is due to be sentenced on February 6 and he will then face being sacked.