A police constable whose name appeared on a leaked list of British National Party (BNP) members has been sacked, Merseyside Police said.
Pc Steve Bettley's name was on a document listing details of 12,000 people which was published online.
Merseyside Police conducted an investigation into the allegation and concluded he had "knowingly been a member of the BNP".
Mr Bettley denied being a party member and will appeal against his dismissal.
Officers and police staff are banned from joining or promoting the BNP.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/e...de/7956824.stm
Pc Steve Bettley's name was on a document listing details of 12,000 people which was published online.
Merseyside Police conducted an investigation into the allegation and concluded he had "knowingly been a member of the BNP".
Mr Bettley denied being a party member and will appeal against his dismissal.
Officers and police staff are banned from joining or promoting the BNP.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/e...de/7956824.stm
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