Cressida Dick to leave MET next week

Cressida Dick to leave MET next week

Cressida Dick will leave her role in the MET at the end of next week.

According to reports, her last day will be Sunday 10th April.

The Mayor of London’s office said her tenure would end next week.

She reportedly stepped down last month but agreed to stay on until a replacement was found.

The new commissioner is expected to “Address the deep cultural issues facing the Met police service” the mayor’s office said.

There have been many allegations facing the Met over the years, particularly over the past year.

It is reported that her deputy, Sir Stephen House will act as commissioner temporarily.

A spokesperson for the mayor of London said: ” The mayor thanks Dame Cressida Dick for her decades of public service. The mayor has been clear that candidates for the next commissioner must have a plan to restore the trust and confidence of Londoners”.

Dick took to Twitter to post: ” My last working day as Met commissioner will be April 10th. It has been a tremendous honor to serve the people of London and the UK”.

During her time at the Met, it has been described as “Institutionally corrupt”.

This included the scandal at Charing Cross police station.

She was involved in the fatal shooting of 27-year old Jean Charles d Menezes as a gold commander in the room.

The Met has also been described as “Institutionally racist”.

The next commissioner will certainly have their work cut out as trust in the force seemingly is low.