TOP COP FORCED TO QUIT

The first female head of London’s Metropolitan Police has resigned after a string of scandals rocked the force, including racism, sexism and a serving officer murdering a young woman.

Cressida Dick, who became the first woman to head London’s Metropolitan Police in 2017, said she had “no choice but to step aside” after London mayor Sadiq Khan said he no longer had confidence in her leadership.

“I say this with deep sadness and regret,” she said.

Mr Khan had said he was “not satisfied with the commissioner’s response”, after a meeting last week where he insisted broad changes were needed to “root out the racism, sexism, homophobia, bullying, discrimination and misogyny” in the force.

Ms Dick said she felt “huge sadness”, but agreed to stay on for a short while to “ensure the stability of the Met”.