17/02/2026
Foster & Coleman have successfully defended a former police officer who faced multiple allegations of sexual assault brought by two former colleagues.
The allegations related to purported incidents said to have occurred whilst all parties were on duty together. From the outset, the defendant categorically denied the accusations. He participated in an interview under caution and provided investigators with several lines of enquiry capable of corroborating his account.
Following investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service initially determined that no further action should be taken. That decision was later challenged by the complainants and charges were subsequently authorised.
During the Crown Court trial, the defence presented extensive evidential material, including social media and official police communications. This evidence demonstrated that the relationships between the parties had been materially mischaracterised and indicated that the behaviour complained of had not originally been treated as sexual in nature by either complainant.
After several days of evidence the jury returned 'Not Guilty' verdicts on three of the four counts, but were unable to reach a verdict on the remaining count. However, following review, the prosecution formally offered no evidence, bringing the proceedings to an end, and our client therefore leaves court without conviction.
We are so pleased that our client has been vindicated after a lengthy and difficult process. It is unfortunate that proceedings were pursued despite significant evidential issues. The impact upon our client has been considerable, including resignation from a career he valued greatly.
Our client was represented at trial by the wonderful Adrian Eissa KC
https://grayscourtchambers.co.uk/barrister/adrian-eissa-kc/
