Met Police Officer Found Guilty of Harassment – Sentencing Looms
PC Gary Chant Convicted for Harassment on Duty
A serving Met Police officer has been found guilty of harassment at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. PC Gary Chant, part of the Central West Command Unit, was convicted on August 20 of harassment without violence.
The conviction stems from an incident where Chant, while on duty, bombarded a woman he knew with unwanted messages. This led to his arrest on November 5, 2023, followed by suspension from the Met.
Sentencing Set for October 1
PC Chant is due back in court on October 1 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for sentencing. His actions have rocked the Met and raised serious questions about officer conduct.
Met Demands High Standards – Misconduct Proceedings to Follow
“We expect a high standard of behaviour from our officers. That standard was not met by PC Chant – his actions, in harassing the victim, were wholly unacceptable and we took appropriate action,” said Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, head of Central West Command.
“We are committed to combatting crimes against women and girls. Predatory or abusive behaviour from men is unacceptable and will be dealt with, whether outside or inside the Met. As a result of this outcome at court, misconduct proceedings will now follow.”
Met Cracks Down on Misconduct
The Met Police continues to clamp down on officers involved in misconduct, especially in cases targeting women. This conviction underlines the force’s zero-tolerance stance on abusive behaviour within its ranks.
