PC Archit Sharma works for the command unit policing Enfield and Haringey but is currently suspended

Wood Green Crown Court (credit Robin Webster/Wikimedia Commons)

A Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of sexual assault – committed against a colleague while on duty.

PC Archit Sharma, who is attached to the north area basic command unit which polices Enfield and Haringey, was charged in July 2021 after an allegation of sexual assault was received in December 2020. PC Sharma was found guilty following a trial at Wood Green Crown Court which concluded yesterday (Monday) and will be sentenced at the same court on Friday, 5th May.

Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, responsible for local policing in Enfield and Haringey, said: “I am furious that an officer has behaved in such a grossly unacceptable way. In doing what he did, PC Sharma totally betrayed all the values of policing.

“I hope that this outcome demonstrates that we will treat reports of sexual assault with the utmost seriousness, wherever they occur and whoever is responsible. I applaud the bravery of this officer in coming forward in the way they did.”

Misconduct proceedings will now follow the conclusion of criminal proceedings. PC Sharma is currently suspended from duty.

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