The Metropolitan Police is being investigated by the watchdog over two more cases where officers strip-searched children
The cases both involve 16-year-old boys who were searched in custody at Ilford Police Station in January 2020 and at Bethnal Green Police Station in October 2020, both without the presence of an appropriate adult.
IOPC director general, Michael Lockwood said: "We have been concerned about what we have seen in the cases referred to us involving complaints about strip-searches of children, and we are acting now by making recommendations stressing that existing best practice and policies should be followed by the MPS at all times.
"By coming together in this way, I hope we can address increasing concerns about the use of strip-search powers in England and Wales, in order to provide assurance that they are only being used when absolutely essential."
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