IOPC expands investigation after further evidence exposes more possible misconduct
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
- Published
- 2020-08-25
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Metropolitan Police Service
What was investigated
An IOPC investigation into allegations of misconduct following inappropriate photographs taken at a murder crime scene in Wembley in June 2020 has been expanded. Additional misconduct allegations have emerged involving more officers from a London police station.
Key findings
- Two Metropolitan Police constables were arrested during the investigation.
- Six further officers are under investigation for misconduct related to the photographs.
- Allegations include failures to challenge or report misconduct.
- Breaches of professional behavior standards were uncovered.
- The investigation revealed concerns around honesty, integrity, and equality.
- Evidence has been passed to the Met Police for consideration.
- IOPC continues to investigate additional lines of enquiry.
- Liaison with the family of the deceased continues.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing with multiple officers under scrutiny. The IOPC is examining organizational culture issues within the police.
Related on BlueLineHub
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- Metropolitan Police Service force profile
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.