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Investigation under way into behaviour of Met officers based at Charing Cross Police Station

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2025-09-12
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Metropolitan Police Service

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has started an investigation into allegations relating to the behaviour of 11 current or former Met officers and one staff member based at Charing Cross Police Station in central London. The investigation follows a mandatory conduct referral from the Met Police regarding the conduct of these individuals, including allegations of excessive use of force and discriminatory comments.

Key findings

  • Allegations involve 11 current or former Met officers and one staff member.
  • Alleged conduct includes excessive use of force and discriminatory comments.
  • The conduct is alleged to have occurred both on and off duty.
  • The investigation is based on referrals from the Met Police and another force.
  • Nine individuals have been suspended by the Met Police.
  • The investigation prioritizes securing all relevant evidence.
  • Concerns have been raised publicly due to previous similar allegations.
  • The investigation is in its early stages.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, with a focus on gathering evidence and addressing public concerns.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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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.