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- Policing · London
Met Police reviewing handling of 2019 letter on Markle Sr claims
The Metropolitan Police is reviewing its 2019 handling of a letter containing claims of alleged offending outside the UK by Thomas Markle Sr. The force confirmed it passed the letter to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their awareness but did not share details with other agencies.
London2 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 45 
Policing · SouthwarkMet Inspector cleared of sexual assault after judge criticises investigation
Inspector Dave Newman was acquitted of three sexual assault charges at Southwark Crown Court. Judge Bartle criticised the Met Police investigation, calling delays in witness statements 'baffling'. The force defended the probe, citing the jury's unanimous not-guilty verdicts.
Southwark4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 62 · Hype 15