His Majesty the Inspector of Police and Fire Services and Rescue reported “substantial and persistent concerns” about performance, including failures to eliminate corruption and properly investigate the crime. Matt Parr, the bodyguard inspector for London, said the abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard last year by an acting officer and repeated misconduct scandals had a “creepy effect on his trust and confidence”. However, it was a recent full-blown inspection that led to the move to specific measures, which would put additional control on the Met and require its leadership to draw up a corrective plan. Parr reported 14 new failures
