Officer convicted of rape
A Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officer has been convicted of rape following an investigation by detectives.
PC Samuel McGregor, 33, previously attached to the Central North Command Unit was found guilty of rape on Friday (January 24) following a trial at Inner London Crown Court
The court heard that the victim, who was known to McGregor, had been raped on May 11, 2021, at an address in London.
She confided this incident to her colleagues at a later date, and they reported it to officers on the victim’s behalf on June 2, 2021.
The MPS said McGregor was “swiftly arrested” the day after, on suspicion of rape.
He had previously pleaded not guilty to rape at the same court on 23 June 2023.
Chief Superintendent Andy Carter, in charge of policing for Central North: “I am sickened by McGregor’s abhorrent behaviour and the pain he has caused the victim.
“There is simply no place for individuals like McGregor in the Met, and we will continue to root out such vile individuals.
“I am proud of the officers who throughout the investigation displayed the care and compassion deserved by the victim, as they carried out interviews and gathered forensic evidence to show the extent of the abuse and develop a watertight case against McGregor.
“Above all, I am pleased to see today’s result, which I hope brings some closure to the victim.
“Now that criminal proceedings have taken place, McGregor will face a misconduct hearing at the earliest opportunity.”
Sentencing will be held on Monday, March 10.
The MPS said McGregor was suspended from duty on March 3, 2022, after he admitted lying during a police interview.