A serving Metropolitan Police volunteer officer has been convicted of multiple sexual offences, including the rape of a child under 13.
Gwyn Samuels, formerly known as James Bubb, was found guilty on Thursday, 28 August of five serious charges following a trial at Amersham Law Courts.
The trial, led by Thames Valley Police, began on Monday, 11 August.
The Offences
The offences took place between January 2018 and April 2024 in London and Buckinghamshire, while Bubb was off-duty.
The jury found Bubb guilty of the following:
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Victim one:
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One count of assault of a child under 13 by penetration
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Rape of a child under 13
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Sexual activity with a child
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Assault by penetration
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Victim two:
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One count of rape
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Bubb was acquitted of a further rape charge and one count of sexual activity with a child, both relating to victim one.
Police Response
Bubb began volunteering as a Metropolitan Police Special Constable in the Central West team in September 2020.
Bubb was immediately suspended on 30 April 2024 after Thames Valley Police informed the Met of their arrest.
Commander Simon Stancombe, head of the Met’s Anti-Corruption and Abuse Command, said:
“The actions of Bubb are completely despicable, and I commend the victim-survivors for their bravery in coming forward, ultimately leading to this conviction today.
Bubb was immediately suspended as a volunteer police officer as soon as we became aware of these very serious allegations. No complaints had previously been made about Bubb’s conduct while performing duties as a Special Constable. Now criminal proceedings have concluded, we can proceed with seeking dismissal.”
The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards has also been notified.
Identity Change
The court heard that Bubb has since changed their name to Gwyn Samuels and now identifies as a transgender woman.
Next Steps
Sentencing will take place at Amersham Law Courts on a date to be fixed.
