PRESS RELEASE : Mayor’s statement on second anniversary of murder of Sarah Everard [March 2023]

The press release issued by the Mayor of London on 3 March 2023.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said:  “My thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Sarah Everard today and all those impacted by her death. Sarah was a brilliant and talented woman who had her whole life ahead of her and was loved deeply by her family and friends.

“Sarah’s murder at the hands of a serving police officer shocked the nation and brought into sharp focus a culture in the police which had fallen far below the high standards expected by decent police officers and the public.

“I’m determined to ensure that something like this is never allowed to happen again and am supporting the new Commissioner in his commitment to identify and rid the Met of those individuals within the force who are not fit to serve the people of our city. I am also holding the Commissioner to account to bring about the urgent step-change in culture, systems, standards and performance that’s so desperately needed to rebuild public confidence and trust in the police and help to build a safer London for everyone.”