Inspector Tola Munro, who once advocated for violence prevention against women, has been dismissed from his position after reportedly assaulting two women while not on duty. During a tribunal, it was revealed that events escalated from a discussion about Meghan Markle and race, leading Munro to drag one woman to the ground and strike her in the face, leaving her with bruises. He also hit a second woman during the incident.

The panel's ruling on Wednesday deemed Munro's behavior as gross misconduct, resulting in his dismissal and placement on a barred list that prohibits him from returning to policing. Although Munro denied the accusations, claiming his actions were self-defense, witnesses testified that he lost control during a tense and provocative discussion.

The case raised concerns about the irony of Munro's situation, given his history of advocating for the protection of women against violence. His lawyer argued for reconsideration of the dismissal, emphasizing Munro's commitment to supporting Black and minority ethnic officers throughout his career. Despite the absence of sufficient evidence for prosecution, local authorities maintained that any assault by an officer is unacceptable, regardless of whether they are on duty.