London police apologize to family for unsolved 1987 ax murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan

London's Metropolitan Police apologized Wednesday to the family of private investigator Daniel Morgan, who was killed with an ax in a pub car park 36 years ago, for the force's failure to bring those responsible to justice.

The Met, which has been embroiled in a series of scandals over many years that have led to it being labelled racists, misogynistic and homophobic, admitted that its investigation had been "marred by a cycle of corruption, professional incompetence and defensiveness."  

"I unequivocally and unreservedly apologize for the failure of the Metropolitan Police Service to bring those responsible for the murder of Daniel Morgan to justice," said Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley.