Sarah Everard: Met Police chief will not resign over vigil scenes

The Met Police chief has said she is not considering her position, after the force was criticised over its handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard.

Officers handcuffed women and removed them from crowds on Clapham Common in London on Saturday.

Commissioner Cressida Dick said she was "more determined" to lead the Met.

The home secretary has commissioned an independent investigation into the force's decisions, which were taken in the light of Covid restrictions.

Sources said both Priti Patel and the prime minister had confidence in Dame Cressida.

Dame Cressida said she agreed on the need for a "sober review" and defended how officers responded to the "really big crowd".