British police are to investigate newspaper reports that supermodel Kate Moss took illegal drugs, London's Scotland Yard said today.
Moss pictured in New York in June
"Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur has reviewed the matter and had asked officers from the specialist crime directive to look at reports as highlighted in a national newspaper," a Scotland Yard spokeswoman said.
The inquiry comes after the Daily Mirror newspaper printed pictures of the 31-year-old model that the British tabloid said showed her allegedly snorting cocaine.
Police said any investigation would require more evidence than newspaper photos before it could proceed.
Yesterday Swedish-based fashion giant Hennes and Mauritz (H&M) said it had cancelled an advertising campaign using Moss following the allegations.
Moss has previously denied taking hard drugs and has yet to comment on the Mirror's claims.
H&M said it had made its decision after talking to Moss, who it said was regretful. It gave no further details.