DEVELOPING: Met Police Chief Issues Scathing Apology for Officer Misconduct

Breaking News: Met Police Chief Issues Scathing Apology for Officer Misconduct Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has apologized for the "reprehensible" behavior of some officers at Charing Cross police station, exposed in a BBC Panorama documentary. The footage shows serving officers making racist and misogynistic comments, sharing views that immigrants should be shot, and being dismissive of rape claims. The Met suspended eight officers and one staff member after receiving allegations from the BBC, and took two more officers off front-line duties. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the footage as "disturbing" and "sickening". This behavior is unacceptable and contradicts the values of a police force that serves the public with integrity and respect. The Met's actions to address these allegations are a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to ensure accountability. The Met has promised swift action against officers found guilty of wrongdoing, with Sir Mark stating that dismissed serving officers would likely face dismissal within weeks if there is "incontrovertible evidence". This is a developing story and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*