Vile Whatsapp group messages have been revealed after an investigation into misconduct concluded in the firing of five Cornish firefighters. Their messages within at least two work group chats contained perverted and offensive content including images of women’s breasts and vaginas.
Racist, sexist and other offensive language were used in these groups which had been set up by crews at Lostwithiel fire station, Cornwall. An 18-month-long investigation was carried out by Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service and led to the eventual sacking of five of these firefighters.
CornwallLive reports a misconduct inquiry was launched in late 2020 after a junior member of the team was targeted by a small group of more senior firefighters. They consistently put down and insulted the part-time fireman as well as criticising the quality of his work and making explicit comments about his partner.
