Officer fired after mocking a helicopter crash at a Leicester City game, facing a football ban for his actions.
Irikefe worked for the Met Police. They found him guilty of hooliganism. He behaved badly at a Bayern Munich game. He threw a firework into the crowd there. This event occurred in April of last year. His actions led to his dismissal from the police.
In February of 2023, he mocked the helicopter crash. That crash killed five people in 2018. The victims included the club’s chairman. Other passengers died too. Westminster Magistrates’ Court issued a ban. It stops him from attending football for three years.
He behaved poorly at many games. He made rude gestures several times. He also hid his face. Police investigated him for hooliganism. This investigation started in October 2022. He repeatedly acted badly at matches. These actions led to further investigation.
A police superintendent commented on the case. She stated Irikefe behaved unacceptably. She added that his behavior was below standards. This applied whether he was on or off duty. His actions led to the ban and job loss. She thanked colleagues for their help. They gathered evidence in this case. This helped them take action.
Irikefe quit before the hearing. Yet, he was still a serving officer. His dismissal puts him on a barred list. He cannot work for police bodies again.