A serving Metropolitan Police sergeant has been arrested and suspended from duty following an investigation by the force's professional standards unit.
The officer, stationed at Charing Cross police station in central London, was taken into custody as part of an ongoing probe into alleged misconduct. The arrest was conducted by officers from the Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS), the Met's internal watchdog.
The sergeant remains suspended from duty while investigations continue, highlighting the Met's ongoing efforts to address standards within the force. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed the arrest but declined to provide specific details about the nature of the allegations.
Charing Cross police station, located in the heart of the capital, serves one of London's busiest areas, covering the West End and numerous tourist attractions. The station has previously been at the centre of controversies regarding police conduct.
This latest incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of police standards across the UK. The Metropolitan Police, Britain's largest police force, has faced increasing pressure to root out misconduct and restore public confidence following several high-profile cases involving officer behaviour.
The investigation is being handled internally by the DPS, which is responsible for ensuring Met officers maintain the highest professional standards. The arrested officer cannot be named for legal reasons while the inquiry remains active.
