A police officer linked to Enfield and Haringey has been jailed after stealing money from a wallet handed into the police.

PC Mohammad Ghalayini has been slammed for his “deceitful” act when he took £80 from a missing wallet that was handed into a police station.

The officer, attached to the North Area Command Unit, was sentenced to 22 months’ imprisonment at Southwark Crown Court today (October 31).

He was also ordered to pay £3,000 in costs.

Ghalayini was arrested on March 24, 2021, following an investigation by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards.

He was found guilty of theft and perverting the course of justice at Southwark Crown Court on September 29 this year.

Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, who is responsible for policing in North Area, said: “It is bitterly disappointing that an officer has acted in such a deceitful way.

“It is really important that people have more trust in us, but actions like this understandably undermine confidence in the police. Across the Met we are working to clear out those who corrupt us and let down the public.”

PC Ghalayini has been suspended from duty. Internal misconduct proceedings will now follow.