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Nine officers at UK's busiest police station suspended amid gross misconduct investigation
- A police watchdog is conducting an investigation into 11 individuals at Charing Cross police station during 2024-2025 over allegations of serious misconduct, including excessive force and discriminatory remarks.
- The investigation began after BBC Panorama provided the Metropolitan Police with detailed allegations, resulting in a mandatory conduct referral that covers nine current officers, one ex-officer, and a designated detention officer.
- The Metropolitan Police have suspended nine active officers in connection with the allegations, while the investigation includes examining extensive CCTV recordings and involves a criminal case against one constable accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
- IOPC director Amanda Rowe stated that those involved have been informed about the ongoing investigation, and investigators are now in the process of collecting their initial statements. She also highlighted that the inquiry is being handled with the utmost seriousness.
- The Met is dismantling the custody team at Charing Cross and scrutinizing leadership and culture, while the IOPC appeals to current and former staff and the public for information to support ongoing inquiries.
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