The Metropolitan Police Service has initiated an investigation into “a series of occurrences” in Downing Street and Whitehall that may have violated coronavirus laws.
“I can confirm that the Met is now investigating a number of events that took place at Downing Street and Whitehall in the last two years in relation to potential breaches of COVID-19 regulations,” Met Police commissioner Cressida Dick tells the London Assembly.
Commissioner Dick said the decision to investigate stemmed from “my officers’ own assessment” and facts provided by the Cabinet Office probe into the gatherings.
According to a representative for the Cabinet Office, the investigation, which is being directed by senior civil servant Sue Gray, is “ongoing” and there is “ongoing interaction” with the Met.
