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CPS Reviews School Crash Case as Police Face IOPC Probe

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What specific new evidence was included in the dossier submitted to the CPS in March 2025?
What is the exact legal opinion submitted to the CPS on April 7, 2025, and who provided it?
What are the identities and specific roles of the 11 Met Police officers under IOPC investigation?
What were the key witnesses not interviewed in the original probe, and what did they observe about the driver's behavior after the crash?
What is the current medical status and condition of Claire Freemantle regarding her epilepsy diagnosis?
Timing of Claire Freemantle's re-arrestfactual

Freemantle was re-arrested in October 2024.

According to Daily Express - UK News
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Freemantle was re-arrested in January (likely 2025).

According to Daily Mirror - Main

Context: This discrepancy affects the timeline of the investigation and when new legal actions began, which is crucial for understanding the progression of the case.

Number of officers under investigation for gross misconductfactual

Four serving officers and one former detective constable are under investigation for gross misconduct.

According to Daily Express - UK News
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Four serving officers including a commander and detective chief inspector are under investigation for gross misconduct, but the former officer is not specified.

According to The Independent - Main

Context: The disagreement over whether a former officer is included in the gross misconduct probe impacts the scope and severity of the IOPC investigation into police handling.

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