Met chief tells officers who joke about attacks on women to expect sack

Sir Mark Rowley says humour cannot be used as an excuse' after Casey review highlights misogyny and racism

The Metropolitan police commissioner has issued direct orders to officers and staff, saying those who make jokes about violent attacks on women or who fail to stand up to hate speech should expect to be sacked.

Sir Mark Rowley issued the instructions, seen by the Guardian, after a review by Louise Casey found racists and misogynists had been left in the ranks of Britain's biggest police force by a hugely flawed disciplinary system.