A pair of off-duty Metropolitan Police officers have been arrested following allegations they attended a party in Budapest that involved alcohol and inappropriate behavior. The incidents reportedly took place during a holiday in the Hungarian capital and involved at least two officers. According to a female colleague, she was pulled into a room during a rave-style event where around 15 police officers were present. She later claimed another colleague grabbed her on the same night.
One officer was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assault, and another was taken into custody on Thursday on suspicion of sexual assault. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests were made after an investigation by the Directorate of Professional Standards, which handles conduct issues within the force. Both officers are attached to Central North Command, a division within the Met.
The alleged party took place at a private property rented through Airbnb and reportedly involved officers of various ranks, including sergeants and police constables. Some attendees were already in relationships with one another. Although no sexual activity was confirmed to have occurred at the event, the circumstances have raised serious concerns about conduct and professionalism.
Police leadership reportedly expressed deep embarrassment over the incident, calling the scenes "wild." A source told The Sun, which first reported the allegations, that senior officers were "deeply embarrassed" and called the situation "unbelievable." To address the issue, police bosses convened a "gold group," a specialized team brought in to assist with complex investigations or incidents. The timing of the party was not specified, but The Sun described it as a "summer break," suggesting it occurred during a holiday period.
Met Police officers arrested over alleged Budapest party incident
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- 🇬🇧Metro UK



