An online fundraiser has emerged in support of two Metropolitan Police officers, PC Jonathan Clapham and PC Sam Franks, who were recently dismissed over their involvement in the stop and search of Olympic athletes Ricardo dos Santos and Bianca Williams. The disciplinary hearing found the officers guilty of cross misconduct for fabricating claims of smelling cannabis during the incident.
The JustGiving page, created yesterday under the name “UK,” aimed to financially assist the officers during what was described as a “cost of living crisis.” Despite setting a modest £2,000 target, the fundraiser has garnered £19,470 in donations.
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