Former Met Police officer charged with rape

Former PC Stephen Kyere has been charged with rape, attempted rape and indecent assault.

The former Metropolitan Police officer will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 1 February.

The charges relate to an incident in Teddington in April 2004 when the officer, then attached to Hammersmith and Fulham police, was off duty.

Former PC Kyere was charged by postal requisition in January 2022 following an investigation by officers at the South West Command Unit.

He retired from the Metropolitan Police on 19 March 2021.

Misconduct matters will be considered following the criminal process.

Specialist officers are providing support to the alleged victim of rape and this will continue during and following the court process.