Devon & Cornwall police officer jailed for sexual assault
He has been sentenced to three years
Last updated 31st Oct 2024
A Devon and Cornwall Police officer has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault.
PC Simon Mitchell, 43, of Bideford, denied the offence, but was found guilty by a jury after a nine-day trial.
The court heard how in June 2022, Mitchell had been off-duty socialising with colleagues at Devon & Cornwall Police accommodation block when the offence took place.
Today he has been jailed for three years and will become a registered sex offender for life.
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said:
“The conviction and subsequent sentencing of PC Simon Mitchell for sexual assault follows a full and thorough investigation by the Force.
“We are as committed as ever to rooting out predatory behaviour and protecting women and girls from sexual violence.
“Our thoughts remain with the victim in this case and specialist officers continue to support her. I would like to thank her for giving evidence in court and I hope that this sentence will give her some sense of closure following the ordeal.
“Now that criminal proceedings have completed, Mitchell will now be subject to internal misconduct proceedings. The outcome of which will be published by the Force in due course.”