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IPCC meeting with LGBT groups regarding investigation into Met Police response to deaths in Barking

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

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Published
2016-07-27
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Metropolitan Police Service

What was investigated

Members of LGBT community groups in east London met with investigators examining the Metropolitan Police Service response following the deaths of four young men. The IPCC is investigating the police response to these deaths that occurred between June 2014 and September 2015.

Key findings

  • The bodies of four young men were discovered in the Barking area.
  • The IPCC is investigating the Metropolitan Police Service's response to these deaths.
  • Community representatives were invited to express their concerns to IPCC investigators.
  • Documentation and statements have already been reviewed as part of the investigation.
  • The investigation is ongoing with a focus on the police response.
  • The IPCC has communicated with families affected by the deaths.
  • Public assistance was sought for anyone with information relating to the case.
  • Criminal proceedings against a suspect in the case are ongoing.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, and the IPCC continues to gather information and insights from the community.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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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.