A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with the rape of a teenage girl in a case that has sent shockwaves through London's law enforcement community.
PC Jorden Brown, 28, attached to the Met's Central East Command, stands accused of sexually assaulting the young woman in Stratford. The alleged incident occurred on Sunday, June 22, according to court documents.
Rapid Response and Suspension
The Metropolitan Police moved quickly to suspend the officer following the serious allegations. "The officer was arrested and charged after we received a report relating to an incident in Stratford," a police spokesperson confirmed.
Essex Police have taken charge of the investigation to ensure complete impartiality, standard procedure when allegations involve officers from another force.
Appearance Before Magistrates
Brown appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, where the gravity of the charges became official. The court heard details of the alleged assault that has raised serious questions about conduct within the police force.
The accused officer remains in custody awaiting further legal proceedings, with the Metropolitan Police emphasising their cooperation with the independent investigation.
Growing Concerns About Police Standards
This case emerges against a backdrop of increasing public scrutiny of police behaviour in London. Recent years have seen multiple high-profile cases involving officer misconduct, damaging public trust in the capital's primary law enforcement agency.
Labour leader Keir Starmer, a former Director of Public Prosecutions, has repeatedly called for higher standards and greater accountability within police forces across the country.
The Metropolitan Police has assured the public that they are treating the matter with the utmost seriousness and continue to support the independent investigation being conducted by Essex Police.
