Two retired Metropolitan Police officers have been charged with possessing images of child sex abuse...

Published: 3:19 pm January 19, 2023
Updated: 9:49 am October 8, 2025
Two Retired Metropolitan Police Officers Have Been Charged With Possessing Images Of Child Sex Abuse As Part Of An Investigation Into A Serving Chief Inspector Who Was Discovered Dead Before Being Charged.

Two retired Metropolitan Police officers have been charged with possessing images of child sex abuse as part of an investigation into a serving chief inspector who was discovered dead before being charged.

Richard Watkinson, nicknamed ‘Sir Smashy’ after a Harry Enfield character, is suspected of killing himself after thousands of items of “utmost severity” child pornography, sex toys, and child’s underwear were discovered in his home’s trap door.

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