The Latest Breaking News from Met Police

The investigation was launched following evidence which emerged in 2018 that an officer allegedly had sex with a drunk person at a police station.

The Met Police said they have released the 26-year-old driver after considering all the statements and evidence and determining he 'is a vital witness to our investigation'

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Bas Javid, brother of Sajid Javid, is the second-highest-ranking officer in the department that decided not to investigate the Met Police's handling of the gatherings

Sue Gray's report on Downing Street parties runs to only nine pages - and much of the information is hidden in a safe. But despite what Boris Johnson may tell you, it’s still damning for the Prime Minister

It comes as No 10 said an updated report by Sue Gray would be published following the conclusion of the police investigation

The civil servant savaged Downing Street parties that 'should not have been allowed' and revealed police are investigating 12 out of 16 - including a gathering in the No10 flat. But her 'update' was shorn of the most damaging claims - and No10 refused to promise a second report later…

The Prime Minister is expected to apologise to the Commons again

Top civil servant Sue Gray has handed her report to Boris Johnson after a slew of booze-ups in Downing Street and Whitehall - but it is shorn of key details

The Met Police have launched an investigation after the body of a newborn baby was discovered in southeast London.