No surprise IPCC investigating allegations of police corruption, says Simon Danczuk

Simon Danczuk MP

The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating alleged corruption in the Metropolitan Police, including claims it covered up child sex offences because of the involvement of police officers and MPs.

Simon Danczuk said: “Sadly I’m not surprised to hear the IPCC are investigating allegations of corruption within the Metropolitan Police relating to suppression of evidence, cover up and hindering or halting investigations where child abuse is concerned. I have spoken to many survivors of child abuse and former police officers that have brought this to my attention and I’m pleased the IPCC are now investigating these claims.

“It’s important to stress that we’re talking about very serious crimes here, not minor offences. I’m of the view that it’s almost inconceivable the Metropolitan Police was not aware of allegations of child abuse featuring very prominent figures back in the 1970s and 80s.

“This is a very significant investigation and is needed to shine a strong light on the way some crimes were viewed in the past. It’s absolutely vital that the law in this country applies equally to everyone and we cannot have one section of society protected by police and able to commit terrible crimes with immunity.”