Serving Met officer charged with rape
He faces a number of other charges, with several alleged to have taken place on duty.
Last updated 17th Aug 2023
A serving Met Polce officer has been charged with rape, along with a number of other offences, the force has said.
PC James Murray, attached to Met Operations, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (17 August).
He is charged with rape, non-fatal strangulation, actual bodily harm, misconduct in public office, possession of a firearm in the form of PAVA spray and four counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.
The offences are alleged to have taken place between January and August this year, with a number of them reported to have taken place on duty.
Scotland Yard said a woman, who is known to PC Murray, is receiving support from specially trained officers.
PC Murray was arrested on Wednesday (16 August) and taken into custody.
He has been suspended from duty and a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.