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Police accused of anti-queer bias as hundreds protest cop's handling of drag artist's death
Drag Queens and trade unionists outside Parliament in London, march 31, 2025

THE Metropolitan Police have been accused of anti-queer bias by protesters, whose march through London this week condemned the force’s actions following the death of a drag artist.

Heklina, born Stephen Grygelko, was found dead in a flat in Soho on April 3 2023.

The investigation into the performer’s death has been criticised for delays, lack of communication and frequent personnel changes, with the Met apologising for failures earlier this year.

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