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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gwyn Wright and Matt Mathers

Vulnerable children at risk as Met Police ‘too slow’ on missing cases, says watchdog

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Vulnerable children are being put at risk by the way the UK’s largest police force handles child protection, an inspectorate has found.

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said the Metropolitan Police is not responding adequately when children go missing.

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