The Metropolitan Police issued an apology regarding their inadequate investigation into the death of American drag performer Heklina, found dead in his Soho flat in April 2023. While detectives continue to explore the circumstances of his death, criticism arose from his friend Joshua Grannell, who expressed frustration over the police's lack of communication. Grannell accused the police of neglecting updates and implied potential homophobic bias in their response. Despite an ongoing investigation, no official cause of death has been disclosed and a public appeal for information has only just been made.
When I left London they had assigned me with a family liaison officer. They convinced me that we would be updated weekly, that we would be included in the process.
I got on that plane, and every email went unanswered for months and months. They just completely ignored us.
The door was not only not locked, but it wasn't shut all the way.
Mr Grannell has accused the police force of dismissing his friend as trash, while implying the Met's actions were potentially motivated by homophobia.
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