Essex Police: 25 officers suspended, handling of child sex abuse cases investigated

‘Essex Police are investigating 29 officers as the force undergoes an inquiry into its handling of 49 child abuse cases between 2011 and 2015.

Of the 29 present and former officers, six are being criminally investigated, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said.

There are 25 current and four former officers under investigation by the IPCC. Only two serving officers have been suspended. The rest have been placed on restricted duties.

The majority of the rest have been placed on restricted duties.The IPCC is looking into allegations of misconduct and perversion of the course of justice, with officers being investigated for alleged failures over victim safeguarding and problems with the investigation process.’

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