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Ex-UK police officer in court charged with rape, violent offences
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 11, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 11, 2026
Quick Summary
Ex-UK police officer John Doyle faces court for rape and violent crimes, charged with multiple offences over a decade.
Former UK Police Officer Faces Court for Rape and Violent Crimes
Charges Against John Doyle
LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A British former firearms officer appeared in court on Wednesday charged with raping and being sexually violent to a woman for more than a decade, in the latest case involving London's Metropolitan Police.
Details of the Allegations
John Doyle, who previously worked for the Met's Specialist Firearms Command, subjected the woman to coercive and controlling behaviour including sexual acts involving "serious acts of violence" between 2013 and 2022, prosecutors say.
Court Proceedings and Next Steps
Doyle, 53, is charged with five counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration, four counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm.
Met Police Response
He is also charged with two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, two counts of misconduct in public office and one count of possession of extreme pornography.
The two charges of misconduct in public office relate to allegations Doyle had sex on police premises.
Doyle, of Liverpool, was granted bail to next appear at London's Southwark Crown Court next month. He was not asked to enter any pleas to any of the charges.
The Met said Doyle had been immediately suspended from duty when he was arrested in June 2024 and dismissed that December.
Met chief Mark Rowley has previously promised to rid the force of unacceptable officers following a series of scandals, but problems have continued.
(Reporting by Sam Tobin; editing by William James)
Key Takeaways
- •John Doyle, a former UK police officer, faces multiple charges including rape.
- •The charges involve coercive and controlling behavior over a decade.
- •Doyle is accused of serious violent sexual acts from 2013 to 2022.
- •He was suspended and dismissed from the Met Police following his arrest.
- •The case highlights ongoing issues within London's Metropolitan Police.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ex-UK police officer in court charged with rape, violent offences
1What is rape?
Rape is a crime involving non-consensual sexual intercourse or penetration. It is considered a serious offense and is punishable by law.
2What is coercive behavior?
Coercive behavior refers to a pattern of controlling actions that can intimidate or manipulate someone, often seen in abusive relationships.
3What is grievous bodily harm?
Grievous bodily harm is a legal term for serious physical injury inflicted on a person, often resulting from violent acts.
4What is misconduct in public office?
Misconduct in public office occurs when a public official abuses their position for personal gain or to harm others.
5What is extreme pornography?
Extreme pornography refers to sexually explicit material that depicts acts that are illegal or considered highly offensive.
