An officer is set to undergo a misconduct hearing after being convicted following an inquiry by the Metropolitan Police’s Anti-Corruption and Abuse Command.
PC Lauren Evans, who is part of the South Area Basic Command Unit, appeared in Southwark Crown Court on Monday, December 1, where she entered a plea of not guilty to charges of obstructing the course of justice.
On Monday, December 8, she was found guilty in the same court and is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Details of the Case
PC Evans faced charges stemming from an investigation into a fabricated sexual assault claim made on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
She alleged that while on her way to work around 1:00 PM on that date, she was stopped by an individual claiming to be a plainclothes officer who subsequently assaulted her.
In response, a prompt investigation was initiated to establish the identity of the officer involved after PC Evans provided a surname and description of an unmarked police vehicle. Remarkably, an officer sharing that surname was located in the vicinity, operating an unmarked car at the time of the supposed assault.
This individual was arrested the following day, Thursday, March 23. However, they were exonerated and released without charge as the investigation revealed that PC Evans had made a false report. The inquiry concluded that the officer was not implicated, and no evidence substantiated that any stop had occurred.
PC Evans was suspended from her duties following her arrest on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Official Response
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cutler from the Metropolitan Police’s Anti-Abuse and Corruption Command remarked, „Officers should act with integrity at all times, and fabricating such a serious claim is entirely unacceptable. It compromises the essential work undertaken across the Metropolitan Police daily to assist victims of sexual offenses and will not be tolerated.“
He added that this investigation was complex, originating from an allegation against another officer, and emphasized that thorough inquiries revealed no evidence supporting the occurrence of the incident.
PC Evans will face a misconduct hearing at the earliest opportunity.
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