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Former Police Inspector Charged with Multiple Rape Offences

2/10/2026

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John Doyle, a former Metropolitan Police inspector, is charged with five counts of rape and 12 additional offences spanning 2012–2024 involving one victim.
Doyle, 53, was arrested on June 24, 2024, and dismissed from the police on December 10, 2024.
He will appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court on February 11, 2026.
The Crown Prosecution Service emphasizes the importance of a fair trial.

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Story summary

John Doyle, a former Metropolitan Police inspector, is charged with five counts of rape and 12 additional offences spanning 2012–2024 involving one victim.
Doyle, 53, was arrested on June 24, 2024, and dismissed from the police on December 10, 2024.
He will appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court on February 11, 2026.
The Crown Prosecution Service emphasizes the importance of a fair trial.