A former police officer, Sergeant Frank Partridge, has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of seven counts of bribery. Partridge, who worked as a licensing officer in Westminster, was involved in a corrupt scheme where he accepted bribes from licensed premises in the West End of London. The complex anti-corruption investigation revealed Partridge’s unethical practices, leading to his dismissal from the Metropolitan Police in 2016.
Partridge’s role as a licensing officer required him to consult with the local authority regarding licensing applications and supervise licensed premises for compliance. However, he developed inappropriate relationships and received money and gifts from individuals associated with licensed venues and security firms. This allowed him to influence licensing hearings and shield venues from enforcement actions.
