PCSO Faces Court Over Alleged Self-Stabbing Hoax
A police community support officer (PCSO) is accused of faking an attack by stabbing herself to claim compensation. Olivia Morphew, 24, who works in Esher, Surrey, is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court this Wednesday.
Stabbed While on Duty? Investigation Uncovers Alleged Fraud
Last June, Morphew reported being knifed while on duty. But after a probe by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), suspicions arose that she staged the stabbing.
The IOPC launched an investigation following a police referral in July 2022. After months of digging, they passed the evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service, which approved charges in April 2023.
Serious Charges: Perverting Justice, Fraud & More
- Perverting the course of justice
- Fraud
- Possession of a bladed article in public
Authorities allege Morphew inflicted the wounds herself to support a fraudulent compensation claim.
“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.” – IOPC spokesperson
From Victim to Defendant: Case Shocks Community
The case grabbed headlines when Morphew was seen as the victim of a violent crime. Now, she faces serious legal action for allegedly turning the story into a scam.
