A police community support officer (PCSO) is set to appear in court accused of deliberately stabbing herself in an alleged attempt to file a fraudulent compensation claim.
Olivia Morphew, 24, claimed she was attacked and knifed while on duty in Esher, Surrey, in June 2022. However, after an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), it is alleged that the incident was staged.
An IOPC spokesperson said: “Our investigation began following a conduct referral from the force in July 2022. After concluding our investigation in April 2023, we referred a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service, who authorised the charges.”
This case has sparked significant interest as Morphew was initially believed to have been the victim of a violent crime, but is now facing serious charges herself.
