Cop Convicted of Rape Gets the Boot Without Warning
A police officer from Merton borough has been axed without notice after being found guilty of rape in Antigua and Barbuda.
High Court Conviction Seals Fate
Police Constable Lee Martin-Cramp was convicted of one count of rape following a High Court trial in Antigua, which wrapped up on 23 May. Despite not showing up for the hearing in the UK, Martin-Cramp faced a Special Case Hearing on Thursday afternoon.
Breached Professional Standards
The disciplinary panel ruled that Martin-Cramp’s behaviour breached key professional standards, citing discreditable conduct along with lapses in honesty and integrity. These charges were upheld as proven, leading to his immediate dismissal.
Sentencing Set for July
Martin-Cramp is set to be sentenced in Antigua on 11 July, bringing the serious criminal case closer to final justice.
