PC spent £30k on vulnerable elderly neighbour's card (opens original article in a new tab)

A police officer was dismissed after spending £30k on his elderly neighbor's bank card without permission, exploiting her trust and failing to report her poor living conditions.

• PC Gary Carson spent £30k on his elderly neighbor's bank card without permission between 2020-2023
• Carson purchased items for himself and family including takeaways, equipment, and Tesco shopping
• Merseyside Police dismissed Carson for gross misconduct after finding he exploited a vulnerable woman's trust
• The woman's daughter discovered financial irregularities and reported the case after rekindling contact with her mother