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A Metropolitan Police sergeant stationed at Charing Cross police station has been apprehended on suspicion of obstructing the course of justice in connection to a BBC Panorama inquiry. The arrest took place on Thursday evening, according to a statement from the Met, and the officer has been granted bail and is currently on suspension. The Panorama investigation uncovered that officers at the central London station advocated for immigrants to be shot, celebrated the use of force, and showed little regard for allegations of rape.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine announced that the sergeant was detained by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards on Thursday evening. Mr. Valentine emphasized the Met’s unwavering commitment to addressing concerns at Charing Cross and other areas within the organization. He highlighted that the revelation of this “fresh matter” was made possible through internal reporting mechanisms, and urged officers and staff to continue reporting criminal and misconduct allegations for prompt action.
Following the conclusion of the Panorama investigation, the BBC forwarded a comprehensive list of accusations to the Met, resulting in the suspension of eight officers and one staff member, as well as the reassignment of two more officers from front-line duties. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley denounced the behavior depicted in the program as “disgraceful, totally unacceptable, and in direct opposition to the values and standards upheld by the force.
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