Met police launch investigation into leaked Darroch cables

Scotland Yard say its counter-terrorism command is leading the investigation. Police have opened an investigation into the alleged leaking of diplomatic cables involving the outgoing UK ambassador to Washington, Sir Kim Darroch, and asked that those responsible hand themselves in. Scotland Yard said its counter-terrorism command, which takes national responsibility for investigating allegations of criminal breaches of the Official Secrets Act, was leading the investigation. Darroch resigned as t