Cop PC Rupert Edwards Charged with Two Counts of Rape
PC Rupert Edwards, attached to the South West Basic Command Unit, was first arrested on suspicion of rape on Monday, 5 September. He was bailed and immediately suspended from duty. But the shocking saga didn’t end there.
Further Arrest and Charges
On Thursday, 8 December, Edwards was arrested again on suspicion of rape. The very next day, Friday 9 December, he was officially charged with two counts of rape. He is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court later the same day.
Met Police Responds to Scandal
Commander Jon Savell, head of the Met’s Professionalism Command, said:
“This news is deeply worrying and I recognise the concern it will cause the public and other police officers. We took immediate action to suspend PC Edwards from duty when he was first arrested in September. Legal proceedings are now active and it is important that I do not comment while that process takes place.”
Details of Alleged Offences
- The charges involve two women, aged in their 20s and 30s.
- The offences are alleged to have taken place while Edwards was off-duty.
- Locations: Lambeth on Friday, 26 August, and Surrey on Monday, 5 September.
- Both women are being supported by specially trained officers.
- The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards and the Independent Office for Police Conduct have been notified.
This case has rocked the police force and leaves many questioning trust in those meant to protect us.
