Summary
Ten police officers from London's Charing Cross station are facing fast-tracked misconduct hearings. The hearings follow an investigation that found evidence of serious misconduct, including inappropriate comments about immigrants and dismissive attitudes toward serious issues like rape. One officer is also under criminal investigation for possibly interfering with justice.
Key Facts
- Ten officers from the Metropolitan Police are facing misconduct hearings.
- The investigation was prompted by a BBC report on their behavior.
- Misconduct includes comments about shooting immigrants and dismissing rape claims.
- Eight are current Met officers; others include a former officer and one who moved to another police force.
- One constable is under criminal investigation for allegedly interfering with justice.
- An investigation into another officer, a detention officer, is still ongoing.
- A separate inquiry involves a sergeant from the same station, also linked to justice interference.
- The Met Police suspended several officers and reduced duties for others following the report.
