Ex-Met Cop Faces Shocking Child Sex Charges
A former Metropolitan Police officer, PC Tom Thorpe, is charged with disturbing sexual offences involving children. The allegations include attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, trying to cause a child under 13 to view sexual images, and making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.
Serious Allegations from Bromley, Sutton, and Croydon
Thorpe served in the Met’s South Area Basic Command Unit, covering Bromley, Sutton, and Croydon. The alleged crimes took place during his time on the force.
From Arrest to Resignation
- Arrested on December 6, 2019
- Formally charged on February 22, 2021
- Suspended immediately after arrest
- Resigned from the police in September 2022
Trial Set for July 17 at Kingston Crown Court
PC Thorpe is due to face trial at Kingston Crown Court on Monday, July 17. The charges underscore the legal system’s zero-tolerance approach to such heinous crimes.
