Met Police officer charged with eight child sex offences in Surrey

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with eight sexual offences against a girl aged between 13 and 15. PC Benjamin Jackson, 28, faces seven counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a child and one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

Surrey Police confirmed the charges on 29 July 2024. The force stated that the alleged offences occurred within its jurisdiction. Jackson, who is attached to the Metropolitan Police, has been released on bail ahead of his first court appearance at Guildford Magistrates' Court on 4 August.

No London link to alleged offences

The alleged crimes did not take place in London, and there is no indication they are connected to Jackson’s role as a Metropolitan Police officer. Surrey Police has not disclosed further details about the circumstances of the case.

The Metropolitan Police has not confirmed whether Jackson remains on active duty while the investigation continues. A spokesperson for the force told the BBC that it would not comment on individual cases but would cooperate fully with the investigation.

Next steps in the case

Jackson is due to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court on 4 August. The court will decide whether the case should be sent to the Crown Court for trial. No plea has been entered at this stage.

Surrey Police has urged anyone with information about the case to contact them. The force has not released details about how the allegations came to light or whether other potential victims have been identified.