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Police in moonlight jobs

HUNDREDS of police officers are moonlighting as cabbies to “make ends meet”.

More than 300 Met cops have declared business interests as professional drivers or chauffeurs, including working with Uber.

They are among thousands of officers who take on other work to earn extra cash.

These include one working as a comedian and others with roles as bodyguards and slimming guides.

Across England and Wales, there are believed to be around 20,000 officers with second jobs.

In Cornwall, one officer runs a funeral business for surfing fans using a camper van converted into a hearse.

A total of 5,395 serving London cops – almost one in five – admitted having a second job.

Around 70% were constables, but the list includes chief superintendents. Officers earn an average £44,824. Ken March, chairman of the Met Police Federation, said: “This shows we aren’t paid a professional salary.” The Met said secondary employment is permitted “providing it is compatible with being a member of the police service”. Picture posed by model