PC Perry Lathwood, of the Roads and Transport Policing Command, appeared for a one-day trial...

Published: 4:16 pm May 17, 2024
Updated: 11:51 am October 8, 2025
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PC Perry Lathwood, of the Roads and Transport Policing Command, appeared for a one-day trial at City of London Magistrates’ Court and the verdict was delivered at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 17 May.

Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said: “This verdict is a huge setback to our ability to rebuild trust with Londoners. We will learn the lessons from this and we apologise to the women and the wider community who were deeply affected.

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