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An 84-year-old man has been charged with 47 historic child sexual offences. The alleged offences took place between the late 1960s and 2010 in locations including London, Kent, Portugal, Turkey and Hungary, according to the Metropolitan Police. They relate to nine separate men, who were aged between eight and 14 at the time.

Our thoughts are with Simon's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. Enquiries are well under way, and my team is working at pace to determine the circumstances that led to his tragic death.

Confidence in the Met Police has fallen to an all-time low as Londoners lose faith in the force's management of protests, ability to solve thefts and local policing, according to a new report. A damning report published by the Policy Exchange think tank recommended that responsibility of the service should be stripped from mayor Sadiq Khan and transferred to the Home Office instead.

In considering harm, while there was no psychological harm to Inspector Thompson, the consequences on his career could have been significant if the officer's false allegations had been found proven. The panel were informed that since these allegations, Insp Thompson was put on restrictive duties and concluded this was actual harm. The panel also considered this is a type of reputational harm, both to Insp Thompson and to the Met.

If such powers were misused in the manner implied, they would represent a fundamental breach of natural justice and a betrayal of the trust that officers place in the organisation they serve. Morale within the Metropolitan Police Service is already fragile if not non-existent. Officers at all levels have endured sustained external criticism, internal upheaval, and immense operational pressure. Your letter risks destroying what remains of confidence and goodwill among those you rely upon to deliver your vision.