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Former Met Police inspector charged with offences including rape
John Doyle faces 16 charges related to alleged abuse over 12 years, including rape and misconduct in public office, involving one victim, prosecutors said.
- Scotland Yard confirmed on February 4 that John Doyle, 53, a former Metropolitan Police inspector attached to the Specialist Firearms Command, was charged with multiple sexual offences; the charges include five counts of rape and misconduct in a public office.
- Following his June 24, 2024 arrest, Doyle was suspended immediately and dismissed from the Met at a private hearing on December 10, 2024, due to ongoing criminal proceedings.
- The alleged victim cannot be named for legal reasons, and the force warned it is vital to avoid any reporting that could prejudice these proceedings; the Specialist Firearms Command is the Met's elite armed unit handling high-risk incidents.
- The CPS said it decided to charge Doyle and emphasized the evidence and public interest, while reminding everyone that proceedings are active and the defendant has the right to a fair trial.
- Firearms officers are trained to assess intelligence and threat assessments, and the Met says armed officers are accountable for any ballistic rounds they discharge to minimise public risk.
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