PC Tony Watts, attached to the North Area Command Unit, was convicted of rape stemming from an incident that occurred off duty between mid-January and early February 2020. The victim reported the attack to police in May 2022. Watts was arrested shortly thereafter and charged with rape on 25 September 2024. Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines condemned Watts for his actions and expressed support for victims of sexual assault, urging them to come forward. Watts is scheduled for sentencing on 11 August at Croydon Crown Court.
PC Tony Watts, previously attached to the North Area Command Unit, was convicted of rape for an incident that occurred off duty between mid-January and early February 2020.
Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines emphasized that PC Watts showed a complete disregard for his duty to protect women and girls, asserting the need to hold him accountable.
The conviction serves as a message to other victims, encouraging them to come forward if they experienced a sexual encounter they felt wasn't right, with assurance of support.
The investigation and trial provided the victim-survivor with support from specialist officers, affirming the importance of assistance throughout such traumatic processes.
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