The Latest Breaking News from Mark Rowley

The Met police force is too big to govern – here's how it should be broken up

In the two weeks since an officer in London’s Metropolitan Police admitted to being a serial rapist, politicians and commentators have called for the Met to undergo “root-and-branch” reform.

The Conversation · Feb 1, 2023

Met under pressure not to rehire retired officers with misconduct record

Mayor says officers with misconduct proven against them during career should not return to force

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2023

Home Secretary: Have your say on inquiry into the Met after ‘despicable’ Carrick case

Londoners are being urged to have their say on the shape of the policing inquiry after the appalling crimes committed by shamed Met PC David Carrick.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2023

Rooting Out Corrupt Police Officers ‘Won’t Be Rapid And Will Be Painful’

The head of Britain’s biggest police force said “painful stories” will emerge as work progresses to get rid of hundreds of corrupt officers. Sir Mark Rowley on Wednesday appealed to the people of London not to lose heart over “painful” and “ghastly” new crimes by Met officers that will be…

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023

Two or three Met police officers to face trial every week, commissioner predicts

Mark Rowley tells London assembly that police bracing for corrupt officers in court until 2025 as ‘systemic failings’ rooted out

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023

‘Two or three Met officers to appear in court each week’ as force bids to reform

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said more ‘painful’ stories will emerge as the force tries to remove hundreds of corrupt officers.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Two or three Met officers to face court a week, Met commissioner Mark Rowley says

Met chief says there will be more painful stories to confront as he tries to clean up force

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023

Two to three Met Police officers including alleged sex offenders to appear in court every week

Sir Mark Rowley admits there are more than ‘just a few bad apples’ in force, hours after Safer Schools officer revealed to be child sex offender

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Met Police expects multiple officers will face criminal charges each week for months

Sir Mark Rowley told the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee moves to reform Met Police will be painful.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2023

Rooting out corrupt police officers ‘won’t be rapid and will be painful’

Sir Mark Rowley was speaking to the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023