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IOPC investigating conduct of MPS officers after indecent exposure reported

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

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Published
2021-03-11
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Metropolitan Police Service

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has started an independent investigation into whether Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers responded appropriately to a report of indecent exposure. The investigation follows a conduct referral from the MPS related to two officers, connected to an arrest of a serving officer on suspicion of kidnap, murder, and a separate allegation of indecent exposure.

Key findings

  • An independent investigation was initiated by the IOPC.
  • The investigation concerns MPS officers' response to a report of indecent exposure.
  • The referral was linked to multiple allegations against an arrested officer.
  • MPS received a report of indecent exposure on 28 February 2021.
  • Two conduct referrals will remain under local investigation by the MPS.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, and multiple referrals are under assessment.

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.