Detectives probing an alleged historic Westminster paedophile ring are also investigating the murders of three young boys and are appealing for witnesses to come forward, Scotland Yard has said.
A number of claims that police acted inappropriately in relation to child abuse allegations are being investigated, the Metropolitan Police said today.
Speaking at a press briefing today, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Steve Rodhouse said Professional Standards were looking into the claims, which cover a period from the 1970s up to 2005.
Some cover-up allegations are related to different strands of Operation Fairbank - a wide-ranging probe into alleged abuse - while others are completely unrelated, he said.
"We take any allegations of impropriety by police officers very seriously," Rodhouse said.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.