Met Police launch independent review into force’s culture after Sarah Everard murder

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Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick has said the Met will bring in an independent person to review the force’s culture following the Sarah Everard case, with the findings made public.

She has ruled out resigning from her post following the sentencing of former Met Police officer Wayne Couzens for the kidnap, rape and murder of Ms Everard.

Dame Cressida told broadcasters: “These events have been absolutely dreadful. I speak for my colleagues when I say we are furious.”

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