A Met Police sergeant has been sacked without warning after being found guilty of gross misconduct linked to a serious sexual assault.
Sgt Leo Boateng’s Rapid Rise and Fall
Sgt Leo Boateng, from Central West Command, is out of the Met after a disciplinary panel ruled he breached professional standards. The assault happened off duty on 20 November 2022 at a south London home.
The victim reported the attack over two months later, on 28 January 2023. Boateng was arrested the same day and immediately suspended.
Lie, Deny, Then Lose
During police interviews, Boateng lied about the location of his phone and gave a false story about emails exchanged with the victim. Though charged with rape, he was cleared in court in December 2024.
Detective Superintendent Alexandra Bingley said: “Sgt Boateng’s actions were despicable, made all the worse by his deceit in attempting to cover them up. It is the victim who has led us to this point, and I want to thank them for their bravery in coming forward. Despite Sgt Boateng being found not guilty at court we have still been able to prove gross misconduct and remove him from the organisation. We continue our drive to improve culture and standards across the Met to build trust.”
Dished and Blacklisted from Policing Forever
The disciplinary panel found Boateng guilty of discreditable conduct and dishonesty. He was dismissed without notice and will be put on the College of Policing’s barred list, banning him from future police work and oversight roles.
