Met Cop Ordered Off Frontline Over Shocking Social Media Graphic
The Met Police is reeling after a probationary officer reportedly shared an offensive graphic with colleagues on social media. The graphic, described as inappropriate, sparked immediate concern among fellow officers who reported it to superiors.
Officer Was On Duty Searching For Sarah Everard’s Killer
At the time, the constable was deployed as a cordon officer during the high-profile search operation in Kent connected to the Sarah Everard murder investigation. Due to the sensitive nature of the case, the Met referred the matter voluntarily to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Removed from Public Duties Pending Probe
The officer has since been pulled from frontline duties and moved to a non-public facing role while investigations continue. Crucially, the graphic did not include any photos of Sarah Everard, nor any content from the murder inquiry itself.
Met Boss Condemns Behaviour, Family Notified
Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave said: “The MPS expects its officers to behave professionally at all times and this includes how they use social media. I take allegations that any officer or officers have failed to observe these standards very seriously and have referred this matter to the IOPC.”
Sarah Everard’s family have been informed of the incident as the investigation unfolds.
