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The Metropolitan Police in London has apologized after two of its officers snapped a clueless selfie at a murder scene — and posted it to Twitter, according to reports.

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The cops, from Newham in East London, took the picture outside Stratford Centre mall Thursday — where 20-year-old Beniamin Pieknyi was stabbed to death the night before, the Evening Standard reported.

“Crime scene at Stratford mall today,” the insensitive tweet from local police squad Forest Gate North said, along with a picture of the two officers’ faces.

The selfie, which has since been taken down, received heavy backlash online.

“Have you caught the perpetrator(s) yet? Of course not, too busy posing for a selfie,” Twitter user Mike Law wrote.

Forest Gate North issued an apology on Twitter — but it only prompted a fresh wave of criticism.

“We apologise for any offence caused by the ‘selfie’ picture that was posted from the scene of a serious crime this morning,” the tweet said. “The officers showed a lack of judgement and sensitivity in posting this and they will be spoken to and reminded of how to use social media responsibly.”

“Disgusting. I don’t want this type of Police officer on the street,” tweeted RCN. “Should be out there fighting crime, not getting selfie happy at a murder scene. Another reason why so many have no trust or belief in the service. I do hope both officers are disciplined over this. Unacceptable.”

No arrests have been made in Pieknyi’s death — the eighth murder in London since last Wednesday.

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