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IOPC to investigate complaints against Met decision over Operation Midland witnesses

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

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Published
2022-03-29
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Metropolitan Police Service

What was investigated

The IOPC is investigating complaints about the MPS's decision not to investigate two complainants, referred to as Witness A and Witness B, who allegedly made false accusations during Operation Midland, which investigated non-recent sexual abuse allegations against several individuals.

Key findings

  • The MPS did not investigate complaints against Witnesses A and B.
  • Sir Richard Henriques recommended considering offences of perverting the course of justice against Witnesses A and B.
  • Merseyside Police previously investigated similar complaints and finalized the report in June 2021.
  • Significant shortcomings were identified in Operation Midland.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, following complaints made by individuals adversely affected.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 14 July 2026 · Next review due: 14 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 2026-07-14.