A serving officer has been convicted of harassment.
PC Gary Chant, attached to the Central West Command Unit, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, August 20 and was found guilty of harassment without violence.
He will appear at the same court on October 1 for sentencing.
PC Chant was arrested on 5 November 2023 on suspicion of harassment and was subsequently suspended from duty.
The incident relates to a woman known to PC Chant, to whom he sent many unwanted messages while on duty.
Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, who leads the Met’s Central West Command, said, “We expect a high standard of behaviour from our officers.
“That standard was not met by PC Chant – his actions in harassing the victim were wholly unacceptable and we took appropriate action.
“We are committed to combatting crimes against women and girls. Predatory, or abusive behaviour from men is unacceptable and will be dealt with whether outside or inside the Met.
“As a result of this outcome at court, misconduct proceedings will now follow.”
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