Met officer charged with sexual offences

A Metropolitan Police officer is due to appear in court charged with one count of attempted rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of intentional strangulation.

PC Harman Singh, attached to North Area command unit, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday, 19 October 2026.

The charges relate to alleged offences against a woman in January 2026. The allegations were reported that month, and Singh was arrested on Saturday, 10 January on suspicion of one count of attempted rape and two counts of sexual assault against a woman. Singh was bailed pending further enquiries.

Following a Met investigation the case was referred to the Crown Prosecution Service, which authorised the charges on Friday, 4 September.

A woman in her 20s continues to be supported by officers.

PC Singh was suspended from duty following his arrest.