Investigation into how Met officers dealt with stab victim
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2023-08-10
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Metropolitan Police Service
What was investigated
The IOPC is criminally investigating the actions of MPS officers who attended an incident where a man had been stabbed and later died in hospital. Concerns were raised about the first aid provided by the officers to the victim.
Key findings
- Two MPS officers were flagged down regarding a stabbing incident.
- Officers called an ambulance upon finding the victim.
- First aid was performed, including CPR, after another police unit arrived.
- Concerns were raised about the adequacy of first aid by the initial officers.
- A mandatory referral was made to the IOPC on 20 June.
- Officers are under investigation for potential breaches of professional standards.
- Evidence gathered includes body worn video footage and witness statements.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing, and decisions regarding criminal charges or disciplinary proceedings will follow.
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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027
This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.