Met Police Officer Jailed and Fired for Brutal Attack on Father
A Met Police officer was slammed behind bars and axed without warning after being found guilty of grievous bodily harm. PC Charlie Harrison, 39, from the Violent Crime Task Force, was convicted on March 26 at Southwark Crown Court and sentenced to two years and three months in prison.
Violent Incident on New Year’s Eve
The shocking attack happened on December 31, 2018, at around 2:15pm in Forest Gate, East London. A man in his 40s was out walking with his two sons along Sebert Road when PC Harrison, in plain clothes and on duty, approached him.
What was meant to be a routine police stop quickly turned violent. Harrison kicked the man’s legs, causing him to collapse and suffer a fractured knee. The man needed hospital treatment for his injuries.
Investigation and Conviction
The victim reported the assault to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in January 2019. After deciding the Met Police should handle the probe, the Directorate of Professional Standards launched an investigation. Harrison was charged with grievous bodily harm in August 2019.
On May 18, a misconduct hearing found Harrison guilty of professional misconduct—specifically discreditable conduct and excessive use of force. He was dismissed without notice and will be placed on the College of Policing’s barred list, banning him from police work.
Commander Issues Strong Warning
“This is a very serious matter with PC Harrison jailed following his conviction for GBH,” said Commander Paul Betts, Professionalism. “His actions fell far below the standards expected of police officers. This behaviour has no place in the service, and it’s right he was dismissed without notice.”
