Inspectors slam Met Police for 'inexcusable' child protection failures

Neil Puffett
Friday, November 25, 2016

Fundamental deficiencies in the way the Metropolitan Police (Met) understands and responds to child abuse and child sexual exploitation (CSE) are placing children in London at risk, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) has warned.

Inspectors found 'inexcusable' child protection failures within the Met Police. Picture: Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock
Inspectors found 'inexcusable' child protection failures within the Met Police. Picture: Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock

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