A police officer has been removed from their duties after allegedly sending an "inappropriate" message via WhatsApp while guarding the scene where Sarah Everard's remains were found.
The probationary Metropolitan Police officer involved in the search operation in Kent has been suspended after they are accused of sharing the graphic with colleagues.
The force said a graphic was shared on Friday and was reported by a number of officers "who were concerned by its content".
In a statement, the Met said: "Given the context of the officer's duties at the time, a voluntary referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in relation to this matter."
The PC had been deployed as a cordon officer supporting the search operation in Kent in relation to the murder of Sarah Everard.
The statement added: "The officer has been removed from these duties and placed in a non-public facing role while inquiries continue.
"The graphic does not contain photographic images, no images of Sarah, nor any other material obtained from or related to the investigation into Sarah's murder."
Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave said: "The MPS expects its officers to behave professionally at all times and this includes how they use social media.
"I take allegations that any officer or officers have failed to observe these standards very seriously and have referred this matter to the IOPC."
The force added Sarah Everard's family have been made aware of the incident.
The 33-year-old marketing executive, originally from York, was walking home from Clapham to Brixton on March 3 when she disappeared.
A major search was launched before remains discovered in Kent were confirmed to be hers.
Met Police officer Wayne Couzens has been charged with her murder and kidnap.
Crowds gathered in Parliament Square today to protest against police action in Clapham Common during a vigil over the weekend, with photos showing some attendees being held on the ground.
The force had previously warned against the event, which would be in breach of Covid restrictions.
