Met Police Officer Charged Over Alleged Incident in City of London
PC Adam Zaman Held on Serious Charges
PC Adam Zaman, 28, stationed with the East Area Command Unit, was charged by City of London Police on Wednesday, 27 October. The off-duty officer faces allegations relating to an incident on the evening of Sunday, 24 October in the City of London. He was arrested the following day and remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court the same afternoon.
Investigation Underway, Officer Suspended
The Metropolitan Police’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been notified. PC Zaman has been suspended pending the outcome of the case, which has also been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Police Commander Responds to Public Concern
“I recognise that the public will be concerned to hear that a serving police officer has been charged with such a serious offence. We absolutely share that concern,” said Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Trevers, Policing Commander for the East Area Command Unit.
He added: “We acted swiftly when this allegation was reported and fully support the ongoing thorough investigation by City of London detectives. Specialist support is being provided to the complainant.
“PC Zaman has now been charged, and it is vital that criminal proceedings take their natural course. Nothing should be said or reported that could jeopardise the integrity of these proceedings.”
