Johnson-Arcuri inquiry scaled back after police watchdog intervenes

IOPC concerned reviews could prejudice decision on whether to investigate alleged misconduct

One of the four inquiries into claims of a conflict of interest involving Boris Johnson and a US businesswoman has been scaled back and a second has been put on hold after requests by the police watchdog.

The Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) is concerned that the reviews could prejudice its decision on whether to launch an investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office against Johnson when he was mayor of London.