A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Ridhwaan Zina, has been dismissed from the force after engaging in sexual activity with a trainee in circumstances deemed non-consensual, near King’s Cross Station. The incident occurred on the night of August 26, 2022, following an evening out with colleagues.
PC Zina, who was serving as a street-duty tutor, held a position that explicitly prohibited any intimate or sexual relationships with trainees under his guidance. Despite this, after leaving a pub, Zina and the trainee officer, who had consumed a considerable amount of alcohol and was reportedly disoriented, engaged in sexual activity in a secluded street after failing to secure a hotel room.
The misconduct hearing concluded that PC Zina should be immediately dismissed from the Metropolitan Police without notice. His resignation came in early July, following the internal review and public outcry over the incident.
The Metropolitan Police continues to face scrutiny regarding its officers’ conduct and the organization’s handling of internal disciplinary issues. This case further emphasizes the ongoing challenges within the force to maintain professional standards and public trust.
