Serving Met police officer arrested after BBC Panorama investigation

A serving Metropolitan Police office has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, according to the force.

The officer is a sergeant attached to the Central West Basic Command Unit and was arrested on Thursday evening, a statement from the Met said.

They have since been bailed and suspended from duty.

The allegation relates to an incident that took place at Charing Cross Police Station and is linked to matters disclosed in BBC Panorama, the force added.

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