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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Dave Hill

How goes the war in the Met?

Your one-minute guide to the hostilities:

Ali Dizaei, who supports Tarique Ghaffur and was cleared of being a danger to national security after being investigated by Ian Blair, has been suspended by Ian Blair for allegedly wasting police time, perverting the course of justice, assault and unlawful arrest.

Tarique Ghaffur who is supported by Ali Dizaei, has been "temporarily relieved of his duties" by Ian Blair after accusing him of racism at a press conference called to announce that he is taking Blair to an employment tribunal.

Sir Ian Blair, who has temporarily relieved Tarique Ghaffur of his duties and suspended Ali Dizaei, will be spending his weekend looking forward to the start of the inquest into the killing of Charles De Menezes on Monday morning.

A Tory assembly member said to me the other week, "Sir Ian's got a lot on his plate." He was using ironic understatement. The number for Crimestoppers is 0800 555 111. Good luck.

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