A Met officer, Detective Constable Eugene Emmanuel, has been dismissed for sexually assaulting another off-duty officer, after a disciplinary hearing on Thursday, 18 December. This incident highlights the serious issue of sexual assault within the police force.
The hearing found DC Emmanuel, from Specialist Crime South, inappropriately touched another officer in a urinal at a pub on Thursday, 7 December 2025.
Such cases of sexual assault not only undermine public trust but also reflect poorly on the standards expected from police officers.
The hearing concluded that DC Emmanuel breached the police standards of professional behaviour relating to discreditable conduct. It amounted to gross misconduct and was so serious as to justify immediate dismissal, especially in light of the sexual assault involved.
DC Emmanuel was also placed on the barred list held by the College of Policing, meaning he cannot be employed by police, local policing bodies, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, or His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Service.
Detective Chief Superintendent Neil Cochlin said: “DC Emmanuel’s behaviour off-duty fell well short of that expected of a serving officer.
“There is a place for sexual misconduct in policing, or in any workplace, and it is something we will not tolerate.”
Sgt Boatend Dismissed After Sexual Assault on a Woman
In a similar report, Sgt Leo Boateng, based at the Central West Command, has been dismissed from the Met without notice after a panel found he had breached various standards of professional behaviour.
Sgt Boateng was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2022.
On Sunday, 20 November 2022, Sgt Boateng subjected a woman to a serious sexual assault at a South London address, while off duty.
The woman reported the incident to the police on Saturday, 28 January 2023, leading to his arrest and suspension from duty.
According to the police report, Sgt Boatend lied about the whereabouts of his mobile phone during an interview and deliberately gave a false account regarding an email containing messages between him and the victim.
He was later charged with rape but was acquitted at court in December 2024.
The panel found that Sgt Boateng had breached the standards of professional behaviour relating to discreditable conduct and honesty and integrity, and was dismissed without notice.
He will be added to the barred list held by the College of Policing, preventing future employment within policing and certain oversight bodies.
Detective Superintendent Alexandra Bingley, from Central West, said: “Sgt Boateng’s actions were despicable, made all the worse by his deceit in attempting to cover them up. It is the victim who has led us to this point, and I want to thank them for their bravery in coming forward.
“Despite Sgt Boateng being found not guilty at court we have still been able to prove gross misconduct and remove him from the organisation. We continue our drive to improve culture and standards across the Met to build trust.”
