Scotland Yard describes the situation as “deeply worrying” and acknowledges the fret it will bring to the public and other members of the UK’s largest force. It also notes that the officer was suspended right away.
Two counts of rape have been brought against an officer with the Metropolitan Police.
After being detained on suspicion of rape on September 5th, PC Rupert Edwards was released on bail and placed on administrative leave.
On Thursday, he was taken into custody once more on rape suspicion.
The 29-year-old has since been accused of two counts of rape and will make his court appearance later today while still being held in custody.
The 29-year-old has since been charged with two counts of rape and is due to appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court later today.
Commander Jon Savell, in charge of the Met’s professionalism command, said: “This news is deeply worrying and I recognise the concern it will cause the public and other police officers.
“We took immediate action to suspend PC Edwards from duty when he was first arrested in September.
“Legal proceedings are now active and it is important that I do not comment while that process takes place.”