UK police watchdog probes ‘offensive messages’ shared with Wayne Couzens before murder

The mobile phone messages were discovered during the police investigation into Sarah Everard’s murder.

Wayne Couzens entering a branch of B&Q in Kent, England. Picture: Metropolitan Police/PA

British police officers allegedly shared offensive messages with Wayne Couzens in the months before he killed Sarah Everard, according to reports.

The police watchdog is investigating the conduct of several officers over allegations they sent discriminatory messages over WhatsApp.