Met Police: Sir Stephen House to be investigated over alleged rape comments

Met Police former acting commissioner being investigated over alleged rape comments

The development comes after a Channel 4 News investigation, in which Prof Betsy Stanko, an adviser appointed by the Home Office, claimed Sir Stephen made the comments at a meeting with top officers.

Findings from Operation Soteria declared some officers "displayed a culture of disbelieving victims".In a statement following the Channel 4 News story, Sir Stephen said: "I categorically deny using the phrase 'regretful sex'. "I find this characterisation of me to be deeply upsetting, and colleagues who know me know how untrue it is."The watchdog said Sir Stephen resigned as a police officer and is currently employed by the Met as a civilian employee.

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