"The inquiry by the watchdog followed a mandatory conduct referral from the Metropolitan Police involving nine serving officers, a former officer and a serving designated detention officer. On Tuesday, the IOPC said one constable had been informed they are also subject to a criminal investigation on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. It also received a referral from another force about the conduct of a 12th individual who was previously based at Charing Cross but has since transferred to another force."
"It is appealing to former and current Charing Cross staff and members of the public for information that could assist the probe. IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: Having advised the individuals they are under investigation we will now be securing initial accounts from them. We are treating this matter extremely seriously and have a team of investigators carrying out inquiries."
"The alleged incidents are said to have occurred while those involved were both on and off duty between August 2024 and January 2025. The watchdog said on Tuesday that one of the serving officers has been advised they are no longer subject to the investigation because there is currently no indication they may have breached police professional standards. Nine serving officers have been suspended by the Met following the allegations, according to the IOPC."
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating allegations that 11 people at Charing Cross Police station used excessive force, made discriminatory and misogynistic comments, and failed to report or challenge inappropriate behaviour. The inquiry followed a mandatory Metropolitan Police referral covering nine serving officers, a former officer and a detention officer, plus a further referral about a 12th individual. One officer is no longer under investigation. One constable faces a criminal probe for suspected perverting the course of justice. Nine serving officers have been suspended. Alleged incidents occurred on and off duty between August 2024 and January 2025. The IOPC is analysing CCTV and appealing for information.
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