Metropolitan Police commissioner Dame Cressida Dick will leave her post on 10 April, it has been confirmed.
In a statement on Twitter, the outgoing head of Britain’s largest force said it had been “a tremendous honour to serve the people of London and the UK”.
Dame Cressida quit in a surprise move in February – but agreed to stay on until arrangements to find a replacement were finalised.
“My last working day as Met Commissioner will be 10th April. It has been a tremendous honour to serve the people of London and the UK.
"I will share more on the work of my brave officers and staff next week.”
Cressida Dick pic.twitter.com/KqUoNbtVKf
Deputy Commissioner Sir Stephen House will temporarily stand in as Scotland Yard chief until her successor is appointed, which is expected to be in the summer.
The office of London mayor Sadiq Khan said he would work closely with Home Secretary Priti Patel to recruit a new commissioner “to address the deep cultural issues facing the Met Police Service”.
A spokesperson for Mr Khan said: “The mayor thanks Dame Cressida Dick for her decades of public service.
“The mayor has been clear that candidates for the next commissioner must have a plan to restore the trust and confidence of Londoners.”
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The Met tweeted a picture of Dame Cressida and a comment from her confirming her departure date.
She said: “It has been a tremendous honour to serve the people of London and the UK.
“I will share more on the work of my brave officers and staff next week.”
Dame Cressida will take unused annual leave after 10 April 10, with her last day of employment being Sunday 24 April.
Ms Patel confirmed at the start of the week that the circumstances of Dame Cressida’s resignation will be reviewed by the outgoing chief inspector of constabulary Sir Tom Winsor.
