Met Police Officer Jailed for Raping Woman Asleep in ‘Betrayal of Trust’
PC Samuel McGregor Locked Up for 4½ Years
Samuel McGregor, 33, a serving officer in London’s Metropolitan Police, was handed a 4 year and 6 month prison sentence at Inner London Crown Court on Tuesday (15 April). The hellish crime saw him rape a woman while she slept — a shocking breach of trust described by prosecutors as “heinous.”
The attack happened at a London home in May 2021. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) revealed McGregor targeted the victim when she was most vulnerable. She even woke up during the assault.
Lies, Forensics and Suspension
McGregor initially denied any sexual contact during police interviews. But when forensic evidence blew his story apart, he switched gears, claiming the encounter was consensual. At the time, he was posted with the Met’s Central North Command Unit covering Camden and Islington.
The victim reported the offence to police on 2 June 2021. McGregor was arrested the very next day. The force investigated him until March 2022, when he was suspended after admitting to lying in his interview.
Met Chief: ‘No Place for Him in Policing’
“I am sickened by McGregor’s behaviour and the pain he has caused the victim. There is absolutely no place for people like him in the Met Police or any police force,” said Chief Superintendent Andy Carter. “We remain committed to rooting out such vile individuals from our ranks.”
The Met confirmed misconduct proceedings against McGregor will follow his jail term.
CPS: ‘Shocking Abuse of Power’
“It is shocking to know that someone we trusted to enforce the law has broken it and committed one of the most heinous crimes on a woman,” CPS’s Cassandra Bligh said. “Thanks to the bravery of the victim and strong forensic evidence, justice has been served.”
McGregor denied the charge throughout the trial, but a jury found him guilty earlier this year.
Police Force Under Fire
This case adds fuel to fierce criticism of UK policing misconduct and demands for urgent reform. The Met, in particular, has faced scrutiny over officer behaviour and violence against women.
A Met spokesperson stated McGregor’s conviction shows the force’s ongoing effort to spot and sack officers who abuse their power.
If you or someone you know is affected by sexual violence, help is at hand. Contact Rape Crisis England & Wales on 0808 802 9999 or visit rapecrisis.org.uk.
