Families demand answers after police failures in two London killings
Mar 22nd 2026 ยท United Kingdom
Relatives of Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm say London police missed chances to act on warnings about the same partner, prompting an IOPC probe and calls for systemic reform and urgent efforts to locate Holm's body.
- Families say police ignored repeated warnings about Carl Cooper before Naomi Hunte was killed in February 2022 and before Fiona Holm disappeared in June 2023.
- Ten Metropolitan police officers who had contact with the women face potential misconduct proceedings under an IOPC investigation.
- Investigators highlight missed opportunities including a low-priority response to an assault report and an anonymous tip about Holm that was marked as a hoax.
- Families and campaigners allege race, sex and disability discrimination affected police response and are calling for accountability and for help to find Holm's body.