Two Met officers charged over Southall arrest
PC Jason Mugg and former PC Darren Boast face assault charges following an incident in Carlyle Road.
Incident → evidence → outcomePC Jason Mugg, 30, and former PC Darren Boast, 40, have been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. The charges relate to an incident on August 14, 2023, in Carlyle Road, Southall. Both officers appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, September 16, and were bailed to appear at Isleworth Crown Court on Wednesday, October 14.
The Metropolitan Police officers are alleged to have used unnecessary and disproportionate force during a vehicle stop and subsequent arrest. The alleged victim, a 34-year-old man, sustained injuries that required hospital treatment, as reported by This Is Local London.
PC Mugg is currently attached to the Met’s West Area Command Unit. Former PC Boast was also attached to the same unit at the time of the alleged incident. Both officers were formally charged on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, following an investigation conducted by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards.
Questions this report answers
01What are PC Jason Mugg and former PC Darren Boast charged with?
PC Jason Mugg and former PC Darren Boast have both been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. These charges relate to an incident that occurred during a vehicle stop and arrest in Southall on August 14, 2023.
02When and where did the incident take place?
The incident took place on August 14, 2023, in Carlyle Road, Southall. It involved a vehicle stop and a subsequent arrest where alleged unnecessary and disproportionate force was used.
03What happened to the alleged victim?
The alleged victim, a 34-year-old man, sustained injuries during the incident that required hospital treatment. This information was reported by This Is Local London.
04What happens next with the court case?
PC Mugg and former PC Boast appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on September 16 and have been bailed. They are next due to appear at Isleworth Crown Court on October 14.
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