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The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has initiated a criminal investigation against a Metropolitan Police constable for suspected misconduct in connection with the course of justice following a recent BBC expose on a central London police station. The investigation, which includes the behavior of 11 individuals comprising nine active officers, one former officer, and a designated detention officer, was launched earlier this month. While the case against one serving officer has been dropped, the remaining cases are being treated as potential gross misconduct, as stated by the IOPC on Tuesday.
Accusations leveled against the officers include reports of excessive use of force, discriminatory and misogynistic remarks, and negligence in reporting or addressing inappropriate behavior. These allegations will be the focal point of an upcoming Panorama documentary set to air on BBC One and iPlayer this week. The Metropolitan Police suspended eight officers and one staff member following the BBC’s notification of the documentary’s findings. The IOPC’s director, Amanda Rowe, emphasized the seriousness of the matter, mentioning ongoing efforts by investigators to gather initial accounts and review a significant amount of CCTV footage from the station’s custody suite.
The incidents in question are alleged to have occurred both during and outside duty hours between August 2024 and January 2025, involving officers ranging in rank from constable to sergeant. The IOPC disclosed that investigators have made contact with public individuals implicated in the case and are in the process of getting in touch with others. Additionally, the IOPC received a referral from another police force regarding the conduct of an individual previously stationed at Charing Cross but later transferred out of the Met. The watchdog organization has also made a direct appeal to current and former Met Police officers and staff from Charing Cross for any information they may have related to potential conduct issues at the custody suite. Ms. Rowe confirmed that several former police staff have responded to the appeal with valuable information, which is being diligently pursued by the IOPC
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