IPCC to investigate MPS officers linked to Operation Midland
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2016-11-16
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Metropolitan Police Service
What was investigated
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating the conduct of officers linked to the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Midland, which includes allegations of improper investigation and failure to present relevant information to a judge.
Key findings
- Officers failed to properly investigate allegations causing undue stress to those under suspicion.
- Irregularities were alleged in the seizure of exhibits during searches.
- Allegations against a public figure were reviewed without new grounds.
Outcome
The investigation will be conducted by the IPCC Directorate of Major Investigations.
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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.