A police officer specialising in transport has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after repeatedly skipping his train fare.

Ben Cassar, 24, who works for the Met's Roads and Transport Policing Command admitted the offences today at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

The court heard Cassar travelled between Maidstone East and Bromley South on seven occasions in April.

He was not eligible for free transport having joined the Met after the ATOC (Association of Train Operating Companies) scheme was withdrawn for new officers.

The offences came to light following information received about his activities and an investigation was launched by the Met's Directorate of Professional Standards.

He was fined a total of £1,800 and ordered to pay £205 and £101.60 compensation to Southeastern.

Now criminal matters have concluded misconduct matters will be considered.