Met Police investigates over 600 abuse allegations against own officers and staff

MORE than 600 sex and domestic abuse allegations against Met Police officers and staff are being investigated.

The complaints are being dealt with by a new unit set up to restore confidence in the force following a series of scandals.

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Detectives from the Domestic and Sexual Offences (Daso) unit, which is targeting suspected abusers within the Met, have reportedly seen the number of cases rise to 625.

It is not clear how many officers or staff are involved.

Although some face multiple complaints, the total is still believed to be in triple figures.

Det Supt Annette Clark said her team was disgusted by the behaviour of abusive officers.

She added: “We don’t want them in the organisation and we need to get rid of them.”

Daso was formed in January following the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard, 33, by Met gun officer Wayne Couzens.

A toxic culture of misogyny within pockets of the Met also emerged.

Daso said many of its allegations relate to domestic abuse and involve couples who are both serving in the 32,400-strong London force.

The unit is also looking at a number of rape claims against Met Police officers.

PA