Former Met Police inspector from Liverpool appears in court charged with numerous sexual offences
John Doyle, 53, is charged with multiple sexual offences, including rape.
A former Metropolitan Police inspector has been granted bail after appearing in court charged with multiple sexual offences against one woman, including five counts of rape, over a period of almost twelve years.
John Doyle, 53, from Liverpool, was previously part of the Met’s Specialist Firearms Command.
He faces 17 criminal charges alleging sexual and physical abuse, controlling behaviour, misconduct in public office and possession of extreme images. The allegations date from January 2013 to June 2024 and relate to one woman.
At Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (February 11), Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring granted Doyle conditional bail and sent his case to Southwark Crown Court for a hearing on March 11.
Prosecutor Nneka Akudolu KC said: “Obviously he faces extremely serious charges that, if convicted, will lead to a significant sentence of imprisonment.”
Doyle faces five allegations of rape, one count of assault by penetration, two counts of coercive and controlling behaviour, two counts of causing actual bodily harm, four counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of misconduct in public office, and one charge of possession of extreme pornography.
In the claims of controlling and coercive behaviour, Doyle is accused of “serious acts of violence” during the course of BDSM sex, including allegedly kicking the woman and wrapping her face with clingfilm to restrict her breathing.
Doyle was originally arrested on June 24, 2024 and later dismissed on December 10 of that year following a private misconduct hearing, the Met said.
In a statement on February 10, Catherine P Baccas, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor of CPS London South said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to charge John Doyle with controlling or coercive behaviour, several counts of rape, assault by penetration and misconduct in public office.
“This follows allegations made by a woman relating to a period of alleged abuse spanning 12 years.
“Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring this case to court and that it is in the public interest to do so.
“We have worked closely with the Metropolitan Police as they have carried out their investigation into the allegations.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that proceedings are now active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial. It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”