A woman groomed by PC Phil Hunter from the Metropolitan police finally received an apology after the force mismanaged her complaints and spread falsehoods regarding her mental health. Over a two-year period, Hunter sent inappropriate messages and attempted to isolate his victim. The investigation unravelled over seven years, with the Met choosing to dismiss her claims and contacting her GP to suggest she had mental health issues, which later proved to be unfounded. This case highlights a concerning pattern of mental health stigma being used against abuse victims, particularly in the armed forces where similar misdiagnoses have occurred.
A striking example of how mental health stigma is weaponized against victims of abuse can be seen in the case of female armed forces personnel who reported rape.
The Metropolitan police denied justice to a woman groomed by a predatory officer, preferring to spread false claims about her mental health rather than investigating the predator.
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