Wayne Couzens Could Pocket £7k Police Pension Despite Murder Conviction
Wayne Couzens, the cop who murdered Sarah Everard, might still be entitled to a £7,000-a-year police pension. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has slammed this possibility and demands the killer be denied the cash.
Killer Cop’s Pension Drama
- Couzens, 50, was jailed for life in 2021 for the horrendous murder of Sarah Everard while serving with the Metropolitan Police.
- Khan successfully blocked Couzens’ pension from his Met Police service.
- But Couzens previously worked for the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) for seven years—before joining the Met in 2018—and may still claim a pension from that service.
The Push to Snatch Away Every Penny
Police rules say pensions can be taken from officers convicted of serious crimes that damage public trust. However, the CNC is overseen by the UK Atomic Energy Authority and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps—not the Met.
Khan wrote to Shapps, demanding action. He said, “I seek your assurance that you will take all reasonable steps to ensure Couzens’ pension is revoked. This is exactly what the public would expect.”
Khan’s office said, “It would be totally unacceptable if Couzens continues to be entitled to a single penny of his pension – it would be very difficult for his victims and the wider public to comprehend.”
UK Energy Secretary Grant Shapps backed the call, condemning Couzens’ “horrible crime” and agreeing with the CNC’s recommendation to revoke the pension. An urgent update is now expected from the pensions administrator.
Background: Couzens’ Crimes
- Couzens was jailed for kidnapping, rape, and murder of Sarah Everard, 33, in March 2021.
- He also admitted to three counts of indecent exposure in February, including one just days before killing Everard.
With public anger running high, Khan’s fight to stop Couzens pocketing any pension cash is gaining attention. But some critics say the mayor should focus on other issues.
