PC Richard Hammond, 35, attached to Met Operations, was found guilty following a trial at...

Published: 12:22 am October 16, 2021
Updated: 3:54 pm March 8, 2026
An Armed Police Officer Has Been Given A Suspended Prison Sentence After He Was Found Guilty Of Perverting The Course Of Justice

PC Richard Hammond, 35, attached to Met Operations, was found guilty following a trial at the Royal Courts of Justice which concluded on Tuesday, 7 September.

At a sentencing hearing at the same court on Friday, 15 October, PC Hammond was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, 250 hours unpaid work and costs of £2,500.

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