Summary
Nine officers from the Metropolitan Police have been suspended following a BBC investigation into their conduct at Charing Cross Station in London. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is looking into claims of inappropriate actions by the officers, including misuse of force and offensive comments.
Key Facts
- Nine Metropolitan Police officers are suspended.
- An investigation by the BBC led to the suspensions.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is examining the officers' actions.
- Allegations involve misuse of force and offensive language, including discrimination and misogyny.
- The officers under investigation range from police constable to sergeant.
- Alleged misconduct occurred from August 2024 to January 2025.
- The conduct involves current officers and a former officer who has transferred to another force.
- Similar issues were found at the same station in 2022, involving a discriminatory Whatsapp group.
