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Met investigates alleged misconduct in East Area police WhatsApp group
The Metropolitan Police is investigating allegations that officers in an East Area command WhatsApp group exchanged inappropriate messages, including a reported racist remark about white people. The messages are among about 40,000 being examined, and 22 officers have been accused of misconduct and placed on restricted duties.
Other reported content included sexist comments, offensive remarks about domestic abuse victims and vulnerable people, and praise for excessive force against prisoners. The Met said the messages may involve unprofessional language and breaches of confidentiality, but there is currently no indication of criminal conduct; the investigation is being carried out under the direction of the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
In short
- Met investigators are reviewing about 40,000 WhatsApp messages.
- Twenty-two East Area officers are on restricted duties.
- The force says there is no current indication of criminal conduct.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Muslim officer accused of making ‘racist comments about white people’ in police WhatsApp group as major Met probe sees 22 on restricted duties”.