The arrest comes as the force faces scrutiny and criticism over its handling of violence against women, after another officer was sentenced last week in the killing of Sarah Everard.
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London Police, Under Fire on Everard Murder, Respond With Safety Tips
The guidance after the sentencing of Wayne Couzens, who abused his power as a police officer to falsely arrest and murder Sarah Everard, 33, provoked widespread criticism and mockery.
London Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Murdering Sarah Everard
Wayne Couzens had already admitted to kidnapping and raping the 33-year-old Ms. Everard, whose killing in March set off an outcry against gender violence in Britain.
Police Response at Sarah Everard Vigil Was Appropriate, Investigators Say
An official inquiry determined that London officers — filmed pinning women to the ground as they dispersed a crowd — were justified in their actions. But activists and local lawmakers criticized the findings.
Sarah Everard Vigil: Anger Churns Over Police Tactics at Gathering in London
Protesters were grappled by officers trying to break up the gathering, which had been called to denounce violence against women and to mourn the 33-year-old who was killed this month.
In Rage Over Sarah Everard Killing, ‘Women’s Bargain’ Is Put on Notice
The “Reclaim These Streets” movement in Britain asks why the police demand sacrifices of women rather than forcing men to change to end violence.
Sarah Everard’s Body Found in Southeast England, Police Say
Her disappearance last week touched off a national outcry against gender violence. A police officer has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and murder in the case.
Police Officer Is Arrested Over London Woman’s Disappearance
The officer is being held on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard, 33, who went missing after leaving a friend’s house, the police said.
London Police to Recruit 40% of Officers From Minority Backgrounds
The Metropolitan Police also announced a review of all road traffic stops, as Commissioner Cressida Dick acknowledged that her force was “not free from racism or discrimination.”
A London Caper With a Car James Bond Would Never Drive
Five guns used in Bond films were stolen in March from a collector’s home. Now the police are appealing to the public for information.