Met detective jailed for stalking receives 12-month community order
Tim Fory, 34, from the Directorate of Professional Standards, was convicted after stalking a woman for two months
Incident → evidence → outcomeA Metropolitan Police detective has been sentenced to a 12-month community order after being convicted of stalking a woman over a two-month period. Detective Constable Tim Fory, 34, who was attached to the force’s Directorate of Professional Standards, received the sentence at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 10 August 2026.
Fory was also ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work and was issued a five-year restraining order. He had been found guilty of stalking on 10 July 2026 following a trial at City of London Magistrates’ Court, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.
Off-duty conduct led to conviction
The offences took place between July and September 2024, while Fory was off duty. The court heard that his behaviour included harassment over social media, physically following the victim, and sending a malicious message to her former partner. The victim reported the incidents in September 2024, prompting a swift police investigation.
Fory was arrested four days after the report was made. Following further enquiries, he was charged with stalking on 6 February 2025 and suspended from duty. The Metropolitan Police said the case had been handled with urgency, reflecting the seriousness of the allegations.
Misconduct hearing to follow
An accelerated misconduct hearing will be scheduled as soon as possible, the Metropolitan Police stated. Fory’s role in the Directorate of Professional Standards, which investigates police misconduct and upholds standards across the force, has drawn particular scrutiny.
“DC Fory’s behaviour is a discredit to the thousands of Met officers who are committed to tackling offences against women and girls in London. His actions are even more concerning given he is attached to the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards.”
Detective Chief Superintendent Iain Keating, who leads the Professional Standards unit, criticised Fory’s conduct. He said the conviction was a welcome outcome but acknowledged the damage caused by Fory’s actions, particularly given his position within the force.
What happens next
The accelerated misconduct hearing will determine whether Fory should be dismissed from the Metropolitan Police. The process is expected to proceed quickly, though no specific date has been set. The force has not confirmed whether Fory remains suspended pending the outcome.
Questions this report answers
01What was Tim Fory sentenced to?
Detective Constable Tim Fory was sentenced to a 12-month high-level community order, 150 hours of unpaid work, and a five-year restraining order on 10 August 2026. The sentence followed his conviction for stalking a woman between July and September 2024.
02What did Tim Fory do to be convicted of stalking?
Fory was convicted of stalking after harassing a woman over social media, physically following her, and sending a malicious message to her former partner. The offences occurred between July and September 2024 while he was off duty.
03What happens next for Tim Fory?
An accelerated misconduct hearing will be held as soon as possible to determine whether Fory should be dismissed from the Metropolitan Police. He was suspended from duty after being charged in February 2025 and remains under investigation.
04Why is Tim Fory’s case particularly concerning?
Fory’s case is concerning because he was attached to the Metropolitan Police’s Directorate of Professional Standards, which investigates misconduct and upholds standards. His actions were described as a discredit to officers tackling offences against women and girls.
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