Former officer jailed for sexual offences

A former Met officer has been sentenced for sexual offences against a teenage boy.

Former PC Grant Fulker, 32, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, 27 February, after previously being found guilty of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault. He was jailed for 15 months.

This investigation into Fulker was led by Met’s public protection team and highlights the force’s determination to raise standards by holding officers to account and removing those who betray the public’s trust.

The offences took place from 12 into 13 February 2024 in a hotel room in Heathrow. Fulker, who was attached to Met’s Specialist Operations Command, had already been dismissed from the force in 2024.

He was convicted by a jury following a 5-day trial on Friday, 9 January.

At an earlier hearing, he also pleaded guilty to three counts of misconduct in public office. This relates to sexualised WhatsApp messages, which Fulker sent to the victim while performing his role as a Met volunteer police cadet leader. It was proven Fulker had also sent sexualised messages to a second victim – another teenage boy.

Commander Pete Stevens said: “Former PC Fulker used his role to target and manipulate young people who should have been able to trust him. His behaviour was calculated, predatory and a gross abuse of his position.

“Today’s sentence reflects the seriousness of his offending and the significant harm he has caused. He is now facing the consequences of his actions.

“I want to again commend the bravery of the boys who came forward to report his actions. Their strength ensured he was arrested, charged and ultimately brought to justice.

“Our volunteer police cadets do invaluable work across London. Following the emergence of these allegations, every cadet unit has been reviewed to ensure safeguarding policies are fully followed, with protecting the young people in our care remaining our utmost priority.”

The investigation

The Met was able to launch an urgent, fast-moving investigation, made possible by the courage of the victims who came forward to report Fulker. In February 2024, he was swiftly arrested and charged, and just a month later dismissed from the force.

The investigation relied not only on the victims’ testimony but also on witness accounts, digital evidence from Fulker’s phone and other corroborating material that established a clear pattern of predatory behaviour.

Investigators were able to reconstruct the timeline of offending and gather strong evidence to ensure a successful prosecution.

The outcome reflects our unwavering commitment to the highest professional standards and our readiness to root out officers who have no place in the organisation.

Former PC Fulker was dismissed at an accelerated misconduct hearing in March 2024 after indicating in court that he intended to plead guilty to misconduct in public office. He was found to have breached the standards of professional behaviour in relation to discreditable conduct and authority, respect and courtesy at the level of gross misconduct.

He was dismissed without notice and placed on the College of Policing's barred list, banning him from employment with the police, local policing bodies, the Independent Office for Police Conduct or His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.

He will remain on the sex offenders’ register for 10 years and received a 5-year Sexual Harm Protection Order (SHPO).