By James Simons–
A serving police officer has been charged with rape
PC Ireland Murdock is alleged to have carried out the offence on Saturday September 25 last year, while off duty.
The officer, who is part of the Met’s Central North Command Unit, was arrested on Tuesday, January 11 this year. He will appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Data released under the Freedom Of Information confirms that about 2,000 allegations of sexual misconduct including rape have been levelled against serving police officers over the last four years.
Figures from 39 forces showed nearly two-thirds of complaints were discontinued, but that about 30 per cent of officers, special constables or PCSOs accused of sexual misconduct had previously faced separate claims of wrongdoing.
Among the complaints were more than 370 allegations of sexual assault, almost 100 accusations of rape, and 18 alleged child sex offences. Overall, there were 514 proven allegations across 33 police forces.
A spokesperson from the Met Police told The Eye Of Media.Com there will be no definitive outcome on the case which will have its first hearing today , but it will be determined whether Murdock will be remanded or released on bail. IA date will then be set a Crown Court hearing.