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There have been too many instances of appalling conduct in policing, the Home Secretary has said, after a damning report revealed racism, sexism and homophobia within the Met Police.

The investigation was launched following evidence which emerged in 2018 that an officer allegedly had sex with a drunk person at a police station.

The Met Police said they have released the 26-year-old driver after considering all the statements and evidence and determining he 'is a vital witness to our investigation'

What did the damning IOPC report into the force find and how has it been told to overhaul its culture?

Police are looking at 12 parties in Downing Street and Whitehall - including several Boris Johnson is believed to have attended

IOPC investigation began in March 2018 after officer accused of having sex with drunk person at police station

Exclusive: Lawyers say the covert database discriminates against minorities

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Bas Javid, brother of Sajid Javid, is the second-highest-ranking officer in the department that decided not to investigate the Met Police's handling of the gatherings

Sue Gray's report on Downing Street parties runs to only nine pages - and much of the information is hidden in a safe. But despite what Boris Johnson may tell you, it’s still damning for the Prime Minister

It comes as No 10 said an updated report by Sue Gray would be published following the conclusion of the police investigation

The civil servant savaged Downing Street parties that 'should not have been allowed' and revealed police are investigating 12 out of 16 - including a gathering in the No10 flat. But her 'update' was shorn of the most damaging claims - and No10 refused to promise a second report later…