PC GRANT FULKER SHAMES WESTMINSTER POLICE IN SEXUAL ASSAULT SCANDAL

In a disturbing development that has sent shockwaves through the Metropolitan Police, PC Grant Fulker, a 30-year-old officer with deep ties to Westminster, was taken into custody on Monday and subsequently appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The charges against him include serious allegations of sexual assault on a male over the age of 13, abuse of his position of trust to incite sexual activity with the complainant and a second cadet, as well as misconduct in a public office.

During the court proceedings, Fulker firmly denied all accusations except for the misconduct charge. The court has scheduled his next appearance at Southwark Crown Court on March 20. Until that time, he remains in custody under remand, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct has been called in to investigate the matter thoroughly.

This case marks the latest in a series of scandals that have tarnished the reputation of the Metropolitan Police. The force is currently engaged in efforts to rebuild public trust amid ongoing scrutiny, with Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley at the forefront of these initiatives. Sir Mark addressed the media at City Hall yesterday, highlighting the challenges faced by the force, including a significant recruitment crisis that has left many units understaffed.

One of the key programs affected by these issues is the Volunteer Police Cadets (VPCs), a youth initiative designed to educate and engage young people aged 10 to 18 in policing activities across London’s boroughs. The VPCs serve as a community outreach tool, similar to scouts or guides, and are intended to foster positive relationships between police and local communities. Interestingly, Fulker himself was once a police cadet before joining the force, and he had served as a supervisor to cadets and as a staff officer to a Metropolitan Police commander.

Chief Superintendent Brittain, who oversees policing in Croydon, Bromley, and Sutton, issued a letter to the parents of Sutton cadets expressing his regret over the situation. In the letter, he stated, “I am sorry to have to write to inform you that a Metropolitan Police Officer, PC Grant Fulker, has been charged with malfeasance in a public office, sexual assault, and abuse of a position of trust by causing or inciting sexual activity with a young person.”

Brittain further explained that Fulker was involved with local police cadets in a voluntary capacity, which has raised numerous questions among parents and community members. He acknowledged the sensitivity of the case and indicated that further details could not be disclosed at this stage due to ongoing legal proceedings. The chief also provided contact information for any safeguarding concerns, advising parents to reach out to DS Nicki Sawyer from South Area BCU, who is working jointly with the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards on the investigation. Parents were instructed to quote “Op Mochlos” in their communications to facilitate the process.

The scandal has cast a long shadow over the Metropolitan Police, prompting calls for increased oversight and reform within the force. As the legal process unfolds, the community and authorities alike await further developments in this troubling case involving a once-trusted officer from Westminster.