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Met Sergeant Arrested on Suspicion of Perverting Justice After Panorama Exposé

An independent IOPC inquiry now frames a wider clean‑up of Charing Cross operations.

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Issy Vine: 'Countless reports have highlighted the terrible behaviour of our police officers, but they miss the bigger issue: the disciplinary process is failing'
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has apologised for the behaviour of officers at the Charing Cross police station who were secretly filmed by BBC Panorama (Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Overview

  • A serving sergeant based at Charing Cross was arrested on 2 October on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, then bailed and suspended.
  • Police said the allegation relates to an incident at the station the same day and is linked to BBC Panorama’s seven‑month undercover findings.
  • The IOPC has been notified and is independently investigating allegations connected to the Charing Cross custody suite.
  • The Met has suspended staff, removed some officers from frontline duties, and disbanded the custody team, with nine serving officers, one former officer and one detention officer under gross‑misconduct investigation.
  • Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley condemned the behaviour as “reprehensible,” promised fast‑track misconduct hearings, and faces renewed scrutiny over culture and leadership.