Armed cop arrested over airfield gifts including Barack Obama signed-football

AN armed officer at a private airfield has been arrested for allegedly failing to declare gifts from VIP travellers.

The veteran, in his 50s, is said to have dealt with royalty, politicians, business tycoons and oil sheiks flying on private jets.

He facilitated the arrivals at Stansted’s private area and is alleged to have received an American football signed by former US president Barack Obama, who flew from the Essex airport in 2016.

Under police rules, officers cannot accept hospitality...