Met statement on sex offences initiative

"The Met remains committed to tackling rape and serious sexual offences. Sapphire [Command] investigate thousands of allegations each year and seek to bring as many offenders to justice as possible, and offer support alongside the Havens, to the victims of this crime.

"As part of this commitment, we are also increasing supervision of our officers, running a publicity campaign later in the year to raise awareness of what support is available for victims, continuing to analyse intelligence, and increasing the number of offenders we arrest and working in partnership with the pub and club industry to ensure licensing laws are upheld."