Met Police Under Scrutiny Over Sarah Everard Case Access
The 33-year-old marketing executive, Sarah Everard, vanished while walking home in Clapham, south London, on 3 March. A week later, her body was found in woodland in Kent.
Over 30 Officers Investigated for Snooping
The Metropolitan Police’s Directorate of Professional Standards is probing more than 30 officers and staff who accessed files linked to Sarah Everard’s case. The Sun first revealed the investigation into the potentially unauthorised access.
A Met spokesperson said officers are allowed to check computer records but only when it’s needed for legitimate policing. “Accessing records without a proper reason could breach professional standards or even be a criminal offence,” the spokesperson warned.
Probe to Determine If Criminal Offences Committed
The Directorate is contacting all involved to confirm the purpose of their record access. “Once responses are gathered, we will decide whether further action is necessary,” the spokesperson added.
PC Wayne Couzens Faces Trial
PC Wayne Couzens, 48, from Deal, Kent, is charged with kidnapping and murdering Sarah Everard. He is due to appear at the Old Bailey for a plea hearing on 9 July, with a provisional trial date set for 25 October.
