Met Police Officer Charged with Decade-Long Sexual Assault Scandal
A serving Met Police sergeant has been hit with a string of shocking sexual offence charges involving three men and one woman. Lee Symons, suspended since December 2022, faces multiple counts relating to assaults spanning over ten years.
Sergeant Lee Symons Faces Serious Charges
Symons, 48, assigned to West Area Command Unit, was formally charged on 23 December 2024. He faces assault by penetration and five counts of sexual assault by touching, allegedly committed between 2012 and 2018 against one male victim.
On top of that, Symons is charged with five more sexual assault counts by touching from 2009 to 2021. These include offences against another man and a woman—all reportedly people known to him during his time on duty.
Court Date Set Amid Growing Outrage
Symons is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 27 January 2025. The revelations have sent shockwaves through the Met and the public, raising serious questions about police conduct and trust.
“The alleged offences are extremely serious and will be dealt with through the criminal justice system. PS Symons has been suspended since December 2022, and we are fully cooperating with the ongoing legal process,” a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.
Calls for Transparency as Investigation Continues
This case adds to mounting concerns over misconduct within the police force. Campaigners and the public demand greater transparency and tougher oversight of law enforcement officers.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with further information is urged to come forward and assist the authorities.
