The Latest Breaking News from IOPC

Probe as man dies after officers respond to reports of child being assaulted

The incident happened in South Norwood, London, in the early hours of Sunday.

Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2025

Former Pc jailed for 15 months over inappropriate conduct towards two women

Olvier Dines was sacked by West Mercia Police in 2022 and admitted improper use of police powers and privileges.

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025

Met Police officer jailed for assaulting man in hospital bed, watchdog says

Pc Rajan Solanki, 28, was sentenced at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday after pleading guilty to assault by beating, the IOPC said.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025

Thames Valley police chief suspended amid gross misconduct allegations

Police watchdog says suspension of Jason Hogg is ‘neutral act’ and should not be seen as indication of guilt

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

Police cleared of wrongdoing after dangerous dogs shot dead on Poplar footpath

Louie Turnbull was given a suspended prison sentence over the dog attack in Poplar

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

Family of man shot dead by police on Christmas Eve ‘demand justice’

Marcus Meade, 39, was hit in the chest by a single bullet fired by a West Mercia Police firearms officer after a five-and-a-half-hour standoff.

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Met to face inquiry over handling of Mohamed Al Fayed allegations

Internal inquiry, overseen by IOPC, will seek to establish if there were ‘any missed opportunities or failures’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025

Investigation launched into Met’s handling of sexual assault allegations made against Mohamed al-Fayed

Watchdog oversees investigation into ‘missed opportunities or failures’ over two complaints amid fears ‘it could become much wider’

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Met’s handling of 2008 complaints against Mohamed Al Fayed under investigation

The force’s Directorate of Professional Standards will investigate the way it dealt with the cases under the direction of a police watchdog.

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Met Police handling of 2008 complaints against Mohamed Al Fayed under investigation

The force’s Directorate of Professional Standards will investigate the way it dealt with the cases under the direction of a police watchdog

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025