Former Met Police Officer Convicted of Multiple Rapes and Kidnap

Cliff Mitchell, 24, was found guilty of a series of sex attacks, including on a child, after previously being allowed to join the force despite earlier accusations.

Cliff Mitchell, 24, was convicted of ten counts of rape, three counts of rape of a child under 13, one count of kidnap, and breach of a non-molestation order.
Mitchell was first accused of child rape in 2017 but joined the Met Police in 2021 after the investigation led to no further action.
He was arrested in September 2023 after kidnapping and raping a woman at knifepoint, using his police status to intimidate victims.
The Met Police has faced criticism for its vetting process, especially after Mitchell was allowed to join despite previous allegations.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy expressed being 'sickened' by Mitchell's actions and highlighted efforts to rid the Met of corrupt officers.