A serving officer of the Metropolitan Police, Sergeant Leo Boateng, attached to the Central West Basic Command Unit, is set to appear in Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday, January 19, 2024, facing a charge of rape.
The charge is in connection to an alleged incident that occurred in November 2022 while Sergeant Leo Boateng was off-duty. The Metropolitan Police’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed of the situation.
As per standard protocol in such cases, Sergeant Leo Boateng has been suspended from duty while legal proceedings take place. The Metropolitan Police takes all allegations of this nature seriously and is committed to ensuring a fair and thorough investigation into the matter.
Sergeant Leo Boateng’s case has come to light as he was actively involved in Operation Verona, led by the Metropolitan Police’s Violent Crime Taskforce. The operation aims to enhance women’s safety and combat violence against women and girls. Officers like Sergeant Leo Boateng have been engaging with the public, gathering information through the Street Safe app, which is used to target instances of violence and prioritize the safety of women.
