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Evening Standard
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Anthony France

Ten Met Police officers face probe after call about violent abuser dismissed as a hoax

Carl Cooper, 66, found guilty at Woolwich Crown Court of the murders of Naomi Hunte, 41, and Fiona Holm, 48 - ((Metropolitan Police/PA))

Misconduct notices have been served on 10 Metropolitan Police officers who had contact with two women murdered by the same violent abuser.

Carl Cooper, 66, was jailed for life in 2024 for the murders of Naomi Hunte, 41, who was stabbed in the chest, and Fiona Holm, 48, whose body has never been found.

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