Nine suspended by Met as investigation into behaviour allegations begins
11 people are being investigated
The Met Police has suspended nine people as an investigation has begun into the behaviour of 11 individuals.
They are all based at Charing Cross police station in central London
The Independent Office for Police Conduct said allegations include excessive force and misogynistic comments both on and off duty
The police watchdog said on Friday afternoon its inquiry follows a mandatory conduct referral from the Met on Thursday involving nine serving Met officers, a former Met officer and a serving designated detention officer.
It also received a referral from another force about the conduct of a former Met officer based at Charing Cross who has since transferred, with the officers ranging in rank from police constable to sergeant.
The IOPC said: "The allegations include excessive use of force, making discriminatory and misogynistic comments, and failing to report or challenge inappropriate behaviour, and are alleged to have occurred both on and off duty between August 2024 and January 2025."
IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: "These are concerning allegations involving a large number of individuals and we understand there will be public concern, particularly in light of our previous investigation into similar allegations at the same police station.
"We want to reassure the public that we will carry out a robust, independent investigation.
"We understand the Met was alerted to these allegations by a third party and we have written to that party to request that it urgently provides us with information that will be central to our enquiries.
"Our priority at this stage is to secure all of the relevant evidence."
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