PC sacked for working shifts as a barman and referee

A student police officer has been barred from the profession for life after taking on extra paid work both as a referee and a barman without permission.

Former PC Louis Cosway, of Avon and Somerset Police, took on extra work both while suspended from duty and during a period of long-term sick leave.

Mr Cosway, based in Bristol, was found to have committed gross misconduct at a hearing on Monday.

Barrister Mark Ley-Morgan, representing the force, said the officer's actions were likely to cause "serious harm to the reputation of the police service".