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Border Force officer sacked for using company car to make detour to see dying father

The Independent UK News · 17 September 2026 at 12:57

Border Force officer sacked for using company car to make detour to see dying father

Alexander Casteel diverted 18 miles to visit his father, who had become incoherent

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Border Force officer sacked for using company car to make detour to see dying father

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