By Lucy Caulkett-
A former Met Police officer has today been charged with rape.Stephen Kyere is also facing one count of attempted rape and one of indecent assault.
The officer was attached to Hammersmith and Fulham police at the time of the alleged incident in 2004.
Kyere, who was off duty at the time, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
The Met Police confirmed he retired from the force on March 19 last year.
They said they are supporting the alleged victim.
A statement from the MET read: “A former Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with rape, attempted rape and indecent assault.
“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. Misconduct matters will be considered following the criminal process.”