The full report detailing the reasons behind the rare step has not been published but a letter from inspector of constabulary Matt Parr to acting commissioner Sir Stephen House reportedly cited "several examples of high-profile incidents" that raised concerns about performance and damaged public trust.
The letter directly mentions the murder of Sarah Everard, the inquiry into the unsolved murder of private detective Daniel Morgan and the stop and search of Black Olympic athlete Bianca Williams. The killing of Zara Aleena, a 35-year-old court administrator who was attacked while walking home from a night out in Ilford, has drawn fresh focus to the protection of women this week.
London mayor Sadiq Khan said the decision "laid bare the substantial performance failings by the force". He added: "HMIC has raised very serious concerns about the Met's performance and I welcome the additional scrutiny and support that these measures will now bring."
"A series of appalling scandals have not only exposed deep cultural problems but have damaged the confidence of Londoners in the capital's police service. This will be a crucial first step for the next commissioner to start rebuilding trust and credibility with our communities. I will work with HMIC and will hold the Met to account in delivering the police reforms and step change in policing performance and culture that all our communities deserve."
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