Policing minister defends Met chief despite distressing scenes at Sarah Everard vigil Greg Heffer, political reporter
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Clashes between police and attendees of a vigil for Sarah Everard were distressing and alarming , the policing minister has told Sky News.
But Kit Malthouse insisted the under-pressure Metropolitan Police commissioner, Cressida Dick, should not resign over the force s handling of events.
Her officers have been heavily criticised after the ugly scenes on Clapham Common in south London on Saturday night, during which police were seen grabbing several women and leading them away in handcuffs.
Dame Cressida will be attend a meeting of the government s crime and justice taskforce on Monday to look at what further action can be taken to protect women and girls and make sure streets are safe.
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