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The force had also confirmed it had submitted a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service but is continuing to make enquiries.

The Metropolitan Police says it continues to conduct “wider enquiries” about Whitefield, not relating to abuse.

Particularly in the case of responses emphasising bizarre thinking and exaggerated suspiciousness, attention should also be paid to assessing mood and self-destructive thinking, as these factors can remain hidden without further enquiry.

CID told me there was “very little reasonable line of enquiry to pursue considering the number used was withheld.”

National Highways said the road was expected to remain closed throughout Tuesday morning, while enquiries ware carried out.