Britain's most senior anti-terrorist officer resigned from the Metropolitan Police yesterday with an angry blast at “unfounded accusations” that had abruptly ended his 30-year career.
Assistant Commissioner Andy Hayman has been dogged by the threat of disciplinary action over the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, allegations that he was cavalier with his expenses and a growing rift with Sir Ian Blair, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner.
He is believed to have tendered his resignation to Sir Ian shortly after receiving a series of written questions from Channel 4 News, asking about alleged improper contact with a female member of staff at the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). Channel 4 said that Mr Hayman did not reply to its questions before his resignation was announced.
Mr Hayman, 48, is understood to be furious at the drip feed of allegations against him and concerned that his family and colleagues he respected were being hurt. “He feels that enough is enough,” a friend said.
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