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Charing Cross Officers Suspended Amid Far-Right Allegations

10/2/2025

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A Panorama documentary alleges Charing Cross officers supported far-right activist Tommy Robinson and made anti-Muslim comments, prompting suspensions and IOPC inquiry.
The claims were shared with police chiefs two weeks before airing, prompting discussions by Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
The IOPC is investigating 11 individuals; custody at Charing Cross has disbanded, reforming with Mayor Sadiq Khan backing Rowley.

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Story summary

A Panorama documentary alleges Charing Cross officers supported far-right activist Tommy Robinson and made anti-Muslim comments, prompting suspensions and IOPC inquiry.
The claims were shared with police chiefs two weeks before airing, prompting discussions by Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
The IOPC is investigating 11 individuals; custody at Charing Cross has disbanded, reforming with Mayor Sadiq Khan backing Rowley.