Exclusive Romford police officer death probe 'hampered' by watchdog
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been accused in an inquest of refusing to hand over information about the death of Romford Met Police officer PC Ryan Gadsden.
Investigations Reporter
Charles Thomson is an award-winning investigative journalist, covering London and Herts.
Charles Thomson is an award-winning investigative journalist, covering London and Herts.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been accused in an inquest of refusing to hand over information about the death of Romford Met Police officer PC Ryan Gadsden.
PC Ryan Gadsden was found dead in Romford amid a criminal investigation into alleged misconduct - and the Met Police refused to answer questions from the Recorder about it.
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