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Crime
Indian-origin Met Police officer charged with attempted rape, sexual assault in London
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 06:02 AM
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A Metropolitan Police officer of Indian origin has been charged with attempted rape and sexual assault in London. The officer remains suspended as the case moves through the legal process.
The Metropolitan Police announced that one of its officers, identified as being of Indian origin, has been formally charged with attempted rape and sexual assault. The charges followed an investigation by the force’s professional standards department.
The officer, whose name has not been disclosed pending legal proceedings, is currently suspended from duty while the case proceeds through the criminal justice system. The Met Police said it is cooperating fully with the Crown Prosecution Service and the court.
The case has drawn attention due to the officer's background and the nature of the allegations, prompting the force to reiterate its commitment to upholding integrity and public trust. No further details about the alleged incidents have been released at this stage.
The officer, whose name has not been disclosed pending legal proceedings, is currently suspended from duty while the case proceeds through the criminal justice system. The Met Police said it is cooperating fully with the Crown Prosecution Service and the court.
The case has drawn attention due to the officer's background and the nature of the allegations, prompting the force to reiterate its commitment to upholding integrity and public trust. No further details about the alleged incidents have been released at this stage.