Overview
- John Doyle, 53, has been charged with 17 offences, including five counts of rape, assault by penetration, coercive or controlling behaviour, misconduct in public office, actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of extreme pornography.
- The alleged offences span 2012 to 2024 and relate to one victim who is legally entitled to anonymity.
- He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court as proceedings are now active.
- Doyle, a former inspector attached to the Met’s Specialist Firearms Command, was arrested on 24 June 2024, suspended, and dismissed in December 2024 after a private misconduct hearing.
- The CPS says the case meets evidential and public-interest tests and notes it worked closely with the Metropolitan Police during the investigation.