Special Constable dismissed following gross misconduct hearing

A Metropolitan Police Special Constable has been dismissed without notice following an allegation of sexual assault.

Gross misconduct was proven for SC Carlos Correia, of the West Area Policing Command at a disciplinary hearing last week.

The hearing concludes an investigation into allegations of two counts of sexual assault on a female colleague, which reportedly occurred outside of work.

Criminal proceedings were launched in January 2022 by the Met Police, which concluded in February 2023. Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, no further action was taken.

An investigation by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards then took place which determined SC Correia should face a gross misconduct hearing.

A hearing, which concluded on Tuesday, 28 January found that he had breached police standards of professional behaviour for discreditable conduct proven at gross misconduct.

He was dismissed without notice.

Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall said: “I commend the bravery of the officer, who reported Special Constable Correia to police.

“Although SC Correia has faced no further criminal action, his behaviour fell well below what we expect of our officers.