IOPC to reinvestigate Met Police handling of deaths of Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2022-06-23
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Metropolitan Police Service
What was investigated
Following the 2021 inquests into the deaths of four men, the IOPC will re-investigate how the Metropolitan Police initially handled the cases. The MPS had previously referred their investigations due to concerns.
Key findings
- New evidence was presented during the inquests that was previously unknown.
- Investigative failures by the MPS probably contributed to the deaths of three of the men.
- The original investigation did not cover all necessary lines of enquiry.
- The IOPC believes a new investigation is in the public interest.
Outcome
A new team has been appointed to determine the scale and scope of the reinvestigation.
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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.