London Police said Friday they have launched an investigation into alleged leaking of official communications involving Kim Darroch, Britain's ambassador to the United States.

File photo of Kim Darroch. (Photo: VCG)

"Following a cross-government investigation led by the Cabinet Office a Gateway Process has occurred today with the Metropolitan Police into the alleged leaking of official communications involving Sir Kim Darroch," Neil Basu, the assistant commissioner at Metropolitan Police said in a statement.