Met Police Officers Charged Over 2018 Wimbledon Shooting
Two Met Police officers have been charged over a dramatic non-fatal shooting in South London back in 2018. The incident took place at 8.10am on December 3 along Haydons Road, Wimbledon.
Officers Face Serious Charges
Officer NX1 faces charges of wounding with intent. Meanwhile, officer MY55 is charged with attempted wounding with intent. Both will appear at 1 Magistrates’ Court on November 25 at 2pm for their first hearing.
Investigation Led to Charges
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) made the decision following a referral from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which conducted a thorough investigation into the shooting.
“We examined the circumstances surrounding the shooting during a pre-planned operation in Haydons Road, Wimbledon, on 3 December 2018, which resulted in a man being taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening,” said an IOPC spokesperson.
“We concluded our investigation in November 2019 and in January 2020 referred a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service, which has now authorised the charges.”
