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Metropolitan Police officers 'acted appropriately' at Sarah Everard vigil, watchdog finds

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Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox A review into the handling by the Metropolitan Police of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard has found officers “did not act inappropriately or in a heavy-handed manner”.

The review by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), led by Sir Thomas Winsor, also found the force was “justified” in taking the view the risks of Covid-19 transmission were “too great to ignore”.

Sir Thomas, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary, said: “My thoughts are with Sarah Everard’s family and friends, who are suffering the most unthinkable pain. “The commissions I received from the Home Secretary and the Mayor of London to

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