Met refers itself to IOPC for yet another Operation Midland inquiry

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Met refers itself to IOPC for yet another Operation Midland inquiry

Handling of investigation relating to allegations by two more suspects involved in botched inquiry will be subject of new scrutiny.

Date - 17th January 2020
By - Gary Mason

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The Metropolitan Police has been referred to the IOPC for the third time over the botched Operation Midland inquiry. It confirmed today it would make a voluntary referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over complaints...

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