Upholding of Police Officer's Sentence for Indecent Assault
February 3, 2026
The Court of Appeal upheld a three-month prison sentence for a police officer found guilty of indecent assault against a colleague. The incident occurred in 2018 during his service when he touched the complainant inappropriately. Despite repeated attempts by the accused to contact her, the complainant did not wish for any interaction. Eventually, she reported the incident, leading to this conviction. The case highlights serious issues of sexual harassment within the forces.