Officer charged with perverting the course of justice

Detective Inspector Taylor Flanagan-Clark attached to the north west local investigations team has been charged with one count of perverting the course of justice.

This relates to the alleged destruction of evidence, which is linked to a separate criminal case being investigated by the Met’s Anti Corruption Command under the direction of the Independent Office for Police Conduct. That investigation began after officers raised concerns to the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards.

DI Flanagan-Clark was charged in the early hours of Friday, 22 August and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court the same day. He has been remanded into custody and will next appear at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 19 September.

Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in north west London said:

“These are very serious allegations which will undoubtedly concern the community we serve and our staff, but I want to reassure them my team has been working closely with the IOPC and the Anti Corruption Command from the start of these matters.

“For now, it’s important we let proceedings continue and do not jeopardise the ongoing investigation.”

DI Flanagan-Clark has been suspended.