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IOPC Investigates 11 Met Officers
Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation by the IOPC over their handling of the initial inquiry into a crash that killed two eight-year-old girls.
“Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated by the police watchdog for their handling of the initial inquiry into a crash in Wimbledon that killed two schoolgirls”
The investigation covers allegations that officers provided false and misleading information and whether treatment was influenced by race.
Four serving officers and one former detective inspector are being investigated for possible gross misconduct.
The families have been critical of the initial investigation, which resulted in no charges against the driver.
The CPS has received a full file of evidence and is considering further legal advice.
Families Demand Answers
The families have been vocal in their criticism of the Met's handling of the case.
Nuria's mother said she wanted to understand why she had been treated so cruelly and unfairly.
Her father accused the CPS of leaving them in the dark and said the system is broken.
The families released a joint statement saying their lives were irreparably shattered.
The Met acknowledged the prolonged process had compounded the families' grief.
Driver Re-Arrested, CPS Review Underway
Freemantle was initially not charged after the CPS concluded she had suffered an epileptic seizure.
“Fremantle was re-arrested in January 2025 on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving”
The Met reopened the investigation and re-arrested Freemantle in January 2025.
The CPS received a full file of evidence on 17 March 2026 and is considering further legal advice.
Prosecutors have written to the families multiple times and are aiming for a decision by the end of April.
The families are due to meet with the CPS for an update.
IOPC Scope and Met Response
The IOPC's investigation covers the standard of the initial probe and the conduct of the team.
It examines whether officers provided false information and if treatment was influenced by race.
The Met has pledged full cooperation.
The investigation was prompted by a referral from the Met's Directorate of Professional Standards.
The families lodged a complaint in July 2025.