PC Ian Brotherton of the Metropolitan Police has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 18 months, for causing the death of Cristopher de Carvalho Guedes due to careless driving. The incident occurred while Brotherton was responding to an emergency call on October 12, 2023, when he accelerated through a red light, resulting in a fatal crash with Guedes, a 26-year-old moped rider. Following a police watchdog investigation, Brotherton was also ordered to complete community service and will face a misconduct hearing following the conclusion of criminal proceedings.
PC Ian Brotherton, a Metropolitan Police officer, received a suspended sentence after causing death due to careless driving while responding to an emergency call.
The tragic event occurred on October 12, 2023, when Brotherton drove through a red light and collided with moped rider Cristopher de Carvalho Guedes.
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