Scotland Yard facing biggest corruption scandal in 40 years

Elite anti-corruption unit under investigation for ‘serious corruption and malpractice’

Officers stand to attention during the Metropoitan Police Service's 175th Anniversary
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Scotland Yard is facing its biggest police corruption inquiry in 40 years, after it was revealed 14 officers working in the Met’s elite anti-corruption unit are under investigation for malpractice.

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