Two former police officers who leaked details of the alleged discovery of pornographic material on the Commons computer of Damian Green have been referred to Information Commissioner.

Former Assistant Commissioner, Bob Quick and former Detective Constable, Neil Lewis, will be investigated by the watchdog over alleged breaches of the data protection laws.

The pair will be investigated over alleged leaks to the media of information about the investigation into Mr Green's computer.

Appearing before the London Assembly, Commissioner Cressida Dick said the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) was the right body to carry forward the investigation.

The move follows the sacking of Mr Green as first secretary of state after he admitted making misleading statements in response to the claims first made by Mr Bob Quick about the 2008 investigation.

Mr Lewis, who examined Mr Green's computer during the original inquiry has also made statements to the media, which will now be investigated.

If prosecuted and found guilty the pair could face an unlimited fine.