London Mayor Sadiq Khan has promised to "restore trust in the police" after the unveiling of his new Police and Crime Plan. 

The new plan has been published following a consultation with over 4,000 Londoners, victims of crime, community groups and businesses. 

It sets out the key priorities and objectives from policing in the capital over the next three years. 

Although Mr Khan has said that his "number one priority" is to make London safer, much of the plan is dedicated to the "determination to drive the changes and reforms needed within the Met Police".

East London and West Essex Guardian Series: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. (PA) Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. (PA)

This comes following the unravelling of a series of scandals that prompted the resignation of commissioner Dame Cressida Dick as the search begins for her successor. 

Mr Khan said: “When trust is eroded, it makes it harder to tackle crime, with victims failing to report crime and witnesses discouraged from coming forward when they see criminal activity.”

In the plan, a number of incidents were highlighted including the murder of Sarah Everard by Met constable Wayne Couzens and the revelation that officers at Charing Cross Police Station sent racist and misogynistic messages to one another.

The Mayor added: "These issues must be confronted and addressed – not only for the benefit of Londoners, but also for the tens of thousands of dedicated, caring and professional police officers and staff who have been badly let down by the appalling behaviour and misconduct of others."

Part of the plan's measures to restore public trust is the increased scrutiny of the Met's disciplinary processes and the development of community-led training for officers. 

Making sure the plan's primary goal of making London safer is achieved Mr Khan reiterated that "we will continue to focus on reducing violent crime and addressing its underlying causes."