The family of Daniel Morgan, who was murdered on 10 March 1987, has reached a significant settlement with the Metropolitan Police Commissioner. The claims concern the brutal killing and the subsequent mishandled investigations.
Following a formal mediation in July 2023, the Metropolitan Police agreed to a settlement that includes a rare admission of liability regarding officer conduct connected to the case. Details of the agreement remain confidential at the family’s request, with no further comments issued by either party.
Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley issued an unreserved apology, stating, “I unequivocally and unreservedly apologise for the failure of the Metropolitan Police Service to bring those responsible for the murder of Daniel Morgan to justice. From the earliest stages, his family have been repeatedly and inexcusably let down by the Metropolitan Police. This case has been marred by a cycle of corruption, professional incompetence, and defensiveness that has repeated itself over and over again.”
He added, “No words can do justice to the pain and suffering faced by the family. Their relentless fight has exposed multiple systemic failings in this organisation. I have met with the family and listened to their devastating accounts. Their trust in policing has been shattered. My commitment to rooting out corruption in the Met has never been stronger.”
Since Daniel Morgan’s murder, thousands of leads have been pursued through six major investigations and five forensic reviews. A forensic review commissioned in 2021 is still ongoing. Advances in DNA and forensic technology in other cases provide renewed hope for solving this cold case.
The Metropolitan Police remain convinced there is still a chance to bring justice. With vital witnesses possibly withholding information, police have launched a £50,000 reward—the largest ever offered by a UK police force—for information leading to a conviction.
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Originally published by UKNIP.
