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London's police force criticised over Clapham vigil policing

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UK lawmakers have called for the head of London's Metropolitan Police to resign following clashes at a vigil for Sarah Everard.

Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has "lost the confidence of the millions of women in London and should resign.

"The scenes this evening of the policing of the Clapham Common vigil in memory of Sarah Everard are utterly disgraceful and shame the Metropolitan Police."

Home Secretary Priti Patel tweeted: "Some of the footage circulating online from the vigil in Clapham is upsetting. I have asked the Metropolitan Police for a full report on what happened.

"My thoughts remain with Sarah’s family and friends at this terrible time."

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan tweeted: "The scenes from Clapham Common are unacceptable. The police have a responsibility to enforce Covid laws but from images I've seen it's clear the response was at times neither appropriate nor proportionate. I'm contact with the Commissioner & urgently seeking an explanation."

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