Charging decision concerning MPS Special Demonstration Squad – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted August 21st, 2014 in press releases by tracey

‘The CPS received a file in relation to a number of police officers under Operation Aubusson, a subset of Operation Herne, which is an investigation into the activities of the Metropolitan Police Service’s Special Demonstration Squad. The evidence in this case relates to alleged sexual misconduct. In reviewing the case we have considered whether there is sufficient evidence to allow charges of rape, indecent assault, procuring a woman to have sexual intercourse by false pretences, misconduct in public office and breaches of the Official Secrets Act.’

Full press release

Crown Prosecution Service, 21st August 2014

Source: www.cps.gov.uk