Former Met police officer accused of using sex workers while on duty

The force was in the midst of a major investigation into behavioural standards at the time of the alleged behaviour. Photograph: Radharc Images/Alamy

A former Metropolitan police officer allegedly used sex workers while on duty in the midst of a major investigation into behavioural standards, the Guardian can reveal.

Britain’s largest police force has been described as “institutionally misogynistic” after widespread claims that a “toxic” sexist culture has been allowed to thrive for decades.