London: An Indian-origin detective sergeant with London’s Metropolitan Police has been charged with five counts of sexual assault involving four women, the force said on Thursday.
Detective Sergeant (DS) Prakash Patel, who is attached to the Met Police’s North West Command Unit, was charged following an investigation led by the Central South Command Unit in collaboration with the Directorate of Professional Standards.
Patel is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London for his first hearing.
What are the allegations?
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised five sexual assault charges against Patel. The allegations involve four women who were known to him.
One charge relates to an alleged incident during the summer of 2024, while the remaining four charges concern alleged incidents said to have taken place on December 3, 2024.
The Metropolitan Police said the four women are being supported by specialist investigating officers.
The charges relate to allegations and have not been proven in court. Patel is entitled to due process as the case proceeds.
Patel was arrested on April 24, 2025, after police received formal complaints. He was suspended from duty on the same day.
The investigation continued following his arrest, with officers examining the available evidence. After reviewing the case, the CPS authorised the charges on July 24, paving the way for Patel’s court appearance.
The Metropolitan Police said the investigation was carried out by its Central South Command Unit alongside the Directorate of Professional Standards.
