Met Police Inspector Convicted of Sexual Assault | UK News

Metropolitan Police inspector Michael Richards has been found guilty of sexual assault after touching a woman’s bottom at a pub near Leicester Square in 2024. Though cleared of one charge, he was convicted on the second and will face an accelerated misconduct hearing. The Met’s leadership condemned his actions as unacceptable and praised colleagues who spoke up, reinforcing their commitment to accountability for officers both on and off duty. Sentencing is set for later this September. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6a6e9bf0a25067c9