PC Christopher Gudgeon found guilty of sexual assault

Metropolitan Police officer PC Christopher Gudgeon, 43, has been found guilty of sexual assault following an incident that took place on June 25, 2022. The conviction came on September 11 at Croydon Crown Court. Gudgeon was off-duty at the time of the offence.

During the trial, Gudgeon admitted to attempting to kiss the victim twice. However, he provided false testimony to the court, claiming he left the premises immediately after his advances were rejected. The victim reported the assault two days after the incident, which led to Gudgeon's arrest on the same day.

Official Response and Next Steps

Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond stated that police officers are held to the highest standards of scrutiny, both on and off duty, and described Gudgeon's behaviour as unacceptable. She expressed gratitude to the victim for coming forward, noting that a thorough investigation by detectives resulted in the conviction for a serious offence.

PC Gudgeon is currently suspended from his duties. A separate misconduct hearing is scheduled to take place. His sentencing is set for November 20 at Inner Crown Court.