Nine officers suspended over misogyny allegations

Nine police officers have been suspended by the Metropolitan Police as an investigation was launched into allegations including excessive use of force and making discriminatory and misogynistic comments.

- ROSIE SHEAD

The police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), said on Friday afternoon its inquiry follows a mandatory conduct referral from the Met on Thursday involving nine serving Met officers based at Charing Cross police station, a former Met officer and a serving designated detention officer.

It also received a referral from another force about the conduct of a former Met officer based at Charing Cross who has since transferred.

The officers being investigated range in rank from police constable to sergeant, the IOPC said.