Dame Cressida Dick said that the commentary during “a social media pile-on” had damaged confidence in policing.

Met chief: Critics attacked policing of vigil without knowing facts

A woman holds up a placard as people gather in Clapham Common, London, after the Reclaim These Streets vigil for Sarah Everard was officially cancelled. 

A review found officers did their best to peacefully disperse the crowd, remained calm and professional when subjected to abuse and did not act inappropriately.

Sarah Everard vigil: Met Police 'acted appropriately', review finds

E-fit image of the man officers want to speak to

He is white, around 50 years old and about 5ft 6in with grey hair. He was wearing a bright red waistcoat or vest over a shirt, and light-coloured trousers.

E-fit released of man suspected of indecent exposure at Clapham vigil

The hearing took less than half an hour and saw inquest proceedings opened and adjourned pending the outcome of the criminal investigation.

Sarah Everard’s parents, brother and sister watch as inquest opens

Speaking to the Police and Crime Committee he added: “These officers acted as they did at the time because they thought they were doing the right thing."

Senior Met chief says he cannot apologise for officers at vigil

A woman holding a Reclaim the Streets placard out of the passenger window drives past New Scotland Yard in London, the day after clashes between police and crowds who gathered on Clapham Common on Saturday night to remember Sarah Everard. The Metropolitan Police has faced intense criticism for its handling of the vigil, with officers accused of "grabbing and manhandling" women during clashes with the crowd. Picture date: Sunday March 14, 2021.


The statement came after a 15 minute meeting today between the campaign group and Met Commissioner.

Reclaim These Streets 'loses confidence in Commissioner Cressida Dick'

A woman holds up a placard as people gather in Clapham Common, London, after the Reclaim These Streets vigil for Sarah Everard was officially cancelled. Serving police constable Wayne Couzens, 48, has appeared in court charged with kidnapping and killing the marketing executive, who went missing while walking home from a friend's flat in south London on March 3. Picture date: Saturday March 13, 2021.


Criticism has continued with the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner making pointed comparisons with peaceful scenes in his region.

Met Police under continued fire over Sarah Everard vigil

Charlene White presents special coverage from Clapham Common after a vigil for Sarah Everard ended with claims of police violence.

Sarah Everard vigil ends with claims of police violence

Police officers outside Poynders Court on the A205 in Clapham, during the continuing search for missing woman Sarah Everard. The

A vigil called “Reclaim these streets” has been organised on Facebook and is due to take place at Clapham Common bandstand in south London at 6pm on Saturday.

Women face 'threat of sexual violence in all areas of their lives'

Sarah Everard's disappearance has sparked an outpouring of public grief, with many women sharing their own experiences of feeling unsafe.

'It would be nice to know you could just go out and be safe'

Shaun Bailey, who is the Conservative candidate for the next London mayoral election, s

Mr Bailey faced criticism after saying his wife and daughter “have to live in fear” but vowed to work to “deliver for the safety of women and girls” if he wins.

No 10 refuses to back Tory candidate Bailey after Sarah Everard remarks

"I live not too far from where Sarah went missing and we often walk those roads and we’ve seen the posters put up by Sarah’s friends," Sadiq Khan said.

Sarah Everard: Thoughts and prayers with family, says Sadiq Khan

Metropolitan Police hand image taken from CCTV footage of Sarah Everard captured earlier on the night she went missing. Issue date: Monday March 8, 2021.


Here is a timeline of the key events in the disappearance of Sarah Everard in Clapham, south London.

Timeline of Sarah Everard’s disappearance in south London

Sarah has not been seen since leaving her friend’s house in Clapham on Wednesday and her family say “it is totally out of character for her to disappear”.

Sarah Everard: Police search drains in hunt for missing 33-year-old

George Dean, a former bar manager pours a pint with his "Pub-on-wheels" in Clapham

George Dean, 25, says he wants to bring back the “experience of a pub” to make the coronavirus lockdown more bearable.

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