Police officer smashed glass into person's face in Manchester bar
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA British Transport Police officer has been sacked after smashing a glass into a person's face in a bar. PC Niki Minev, who is based in Manchester, 'struck a person to the face whilst holding a glass' in the 'violent' incident on October 2, 2022.
His victim suffered serious and lasting injuries after the attack in a bar in the city centre. PC Minev, who was off-duty at the time, was arrested and suspended from the force.
He pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm at Liverpool Crown Court, with a preliminary sentencing date set for January 15. READ MORE: The killers brought to justice in Greater Manchester in 2023 READ MORE: Greater Manchester Police issue update after parent and son killed in crash On December 11, he was formally dismissed from the British Transport Police at an 'accelerated' misconduct hearing.
His hearing was held in public and chaired by Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi. Chief Cons D’Orsi found the allegations of gross misconduct proven and he was dismissed without notice.
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