Former Met Police officer charged with rape
Last updated 31st Jan 2022
A former Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with rape, attempted rape and indecent assault.
Former PC Stephen Kyere will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (1 February).
The charges relate to an incident in Teddington in April 2004 when the officer, then attached to Hammersmith and Fulham police, was off duty.
Former PC Kyere was charged by postal requisition in January 2022 following an investigation by officers at the South West Command Unit.
He retired from the Metropolitan Police on 19 March 2021.
The force said misconduct matters will be considered following the criminal process.
Specialist officers are "providing support to the victim in this allegation and this will continue during and following the court process".