Police officer who sent vile racist messages saying Asian people ‘eat dogs’ sacked

| Live News Reporter Published October 20, 2026 12:51pm Updated October 20, 2026 12:51pm PC Michael Hill resigned hours before getting sacked from his position (Picture: Getty) A police officer has been sacked after sending ‘appalling’ homophobic and racist messages to colleagues. PC Michael Hill resigned from Gwent Police in Wales just hours before he faced the sack over misconduct allegations. He sent messages including one saying that Asian people ‘Eat dogs’ and another that they ‘stink of curry.’ The then PC also referred to gay men as ‘poo pirates’ and called a security guard a ‘mong’ and a ‘retard’. A panel heard he would have been sacked for gross misconduct – and have now banned him from working in any police force. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. The officer mentioned turning off his body camera to ‘beat’ someone (Picture: Getty) Hill made offensive jokes and slurs about gay people and Asians in a string of messages sent to another person named only as Person A. It was alleged he also mentioned turning off his bodycam so he could beat someone. Hill admitted sending the messages and accepted responsibility for his actions, and all 19 allegations against him were found proven. Panel chair Assistant Chief Constable John Wade said: ‘The texts found on this former officer’s phone are appalling and inappropriate. ‘The nature of what is contained within these messages is a severe departure from how the public would expect a serving police officer to communicate with another person. ‘Our communities rightfully expect their officers to conduct themselves in a proper way whether on or off duty and this former officer has failed in that regard.’ Mr Wade said the force had agreed to take on the misconduct process even though many of the allegations pre-dated Hill’s time with Gwent Police in South Wales. He said: “Although many of the 19 allegations pre-date his time serving with Gwent Police, we agreed with his former service to take on the misconduct process and deal with him. “This ensures that someone who has proved themselves to be incompatible with the duties and responsibilities of a police officer is prevented from returning to policing. “Our work continues to improve culture, trust and confidence within the service but also to strengthen and improve our processes around vetting ensuring that we have the right people working for us who want to make a difference for the public”. Hill was immediately dismissed in his absence and will shortly be placed on the College of Policing’s barred list. Arrow MORE: Woman fled home after sexual abuser released from prison showed up at her window Arrow MORE: Worker who fell 30 feet from pylon after safety line error wins £10,000,000 payout Arrow MORE: Pregnant mum, 35, found dead in burning van ‘was alive when fire was started’ News Updates Stay on top of the headlines with daily email updates.