Met Police apologizes for email naming alleged Westminster honeytrap victims – police refer itself to information watchdog over messages ‘sent in error’

The incompetent Metropolitan Police have apologized for emailing each other the names of alleged victims of the Westminster honeytrap scandal.

The force said it referred itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office on Friday after an email about the ongoing investigation was “sent in error”.

Reports said the alleged victims’ email addresses were visible to each other in the message rather than being hidden.

The Metropolitan Police said officers would “personally apologize” to those affected.

A Met spokesman said in a statement: “An email regarding an ongoing investigation was sent in error today.

“We recognize the impact on those involved and sincerely apologize for any distress caused.

“A referral has been made to the Information Commissioner’s Office and we are awaiting advice on next steps.

“Officers will reach out to those affected to personally apologize and provide reassurance.”

The Met Police have apologized for sending an email to each other naming alleged victims of the Westminster honeytrap scandal.

Police launched an investigation earlier this year after it was reported that some people with connections to Westminster had received unsolicited messages from a person claiming to be called “Charlie” or “Brother”.

The fake accounts are allegedly involved in a sophisticated scam designed to persuade MPs and others in political circles to send sexually explicit images.

Former Conservative MP William Wragg has resigned from his party post after admitting he gave politicians’ phone numbers to a suspected fraudster.

In April, the Met confirmed it was investigating allegations of unsolicited sexually explicit images and messages being sent.