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Recent figures released under Freedom of Information rules revealed that thousands of children under the age of 10 are stopped and searched for drugs, weapons or stolen goods each year. In 2007 and last year the Met stopped 939 children under 10.
But Dr Mike Lindsay, from the Children's Rights Alliance, said: "The age of criminal responsibility is still 10. It's not possible for a nine-year-old to commit a criminal offence."
Lambeth police superintendent David Musker said: "This matter has been reported to the Department for Professional Standards and will be investigated. It is inappropriate to comment at this stage. However, I would like to reassure the communities of Lambeth that the Met takes all complaints seriously."
