By Emily Caulkett-
A police officer has been convicted of harassing a colleague.
PC Harvinder Dulay, attached to the Metropolitan Police Service’s (MPS) Central West Command Unit, appeared at City of London Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (January 12) charged with one count of harassment. He was convicted that same day.
He will be sentenced at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, February 9.
The court heard PC Dulay sent a number of unwanted text messages, emails and calls in February last year to a female colleague while he was on duty. The MPS said he was charged on May 1, 2022.
Detective Chief Superintendent Owain Richards, local policing commander for central London, said: “PC Dulay’s behaviour was completely unacceptable and it is right that he will now face the consequences of his actions.
“No woman who works the Met should have to deal with repeated, unwanted messages, especially from a work colleague.
“I am glad the victim was able to bring this to our attention. Now that criminal proceedings have concluded, a misconduct hearing will be scheduled as quickly as possible.”
The MPS said its Directorate of Professional Standards is aware and the officer is on restricted duties.
“Now criminal proceedings have concluded, misconduct proceedings can progress,” it added.