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UK police broaden election betting investigation

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Police officers stand guard in central London, on January 21, 2023. [AFP]

UK police said Thursday officers would investigate a "small number" of bets made on the timing of the general election, as part of a joint probe with the gambling watchdog.

The Met had already announced that one of its officers had been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office and placed on restricted duties over election betting claims.

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