Sir Mark Rowley, head of the Metropolitan Police, last night slammed officers at england/england/england/scotland-england/”>scotland/”>scotland-england/”>scotland/”>scotland-england/”>scotland/”>scotland/Charingcharing-Crosscross-scotland/”>Charing Cross police station after undercover footage revealed them hurling racist, sexist, and far-right slurs. The squad also boasted about abusing prisoners with excessive force.
Undercover Bombshell Exposes Shocking Behaviour
An undercover BBC reporter infiltrated the custody suite at charing–Crosscross/”>Charing Cross—the UK’s busiest police station—between August 2024 and January 2025. The undercover recordings, aired on Panorama, caught officers and staff making Islamophobic and misogynistic remarks while socialising off-duty.
One policeman even voiced support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Others bragged about using unnecessary force against detainees.
Top Cop Brands Behaviour “Reprehensible”
“The behaviour depicted in this programme is reprehensible and completely unacceptable,” Sir Mark said. “Officers behaving in such appalling, criminal ways let down our communities.”
Sir Mark apologised on behalf of the Met, admitting the conduct would shake public confidence. “For that, I am truly sorry,” he said.
Scandal Deepens: Suspensions and Investigations Underway
- Nine officers have been suspended in the wake of the scandal.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is probing 11 individuals for potential gross misconduct.
- One officer faces a criminal investigation for allegedly perverting the course of justice.
Sir Mark promised disciplinary hearings within Weeksweeks for all officers where racism, misogyny, or abuse of power is proven.
History of Trouble at Charing Cross
This isn’t the first time charing–Crosscross-scotland/”>Charing Cross has been marred by controversy. A similar scandal ended the career of former Met commissioner Dame Cressida Dick in 2022, forced out by London Mayor Sadiq Khan. The Met had vowed to overhaul its culture — but these fresh revelations suggest deep problems remain.
The Met now faces pressing questions about trust, accountability, and whether the public can believe their sons and daughters will be safe and treated fairly in police custody.
