PC Thomas Andrews Arrested for Assault and Strangulation
PC Thomas Andrews was charged with assault and criminal damage following a shocking incident in Brockley Rise, SE23. The charges include three counts of intentional strangulation and actual bodily harm (ABH).
Caught in the Act: Off-Duty Officer in Trouble
- The drama unfolded around 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 9.
- A member of the public alerted officers to the disturbance.
- Police found Andrews off-duty and identified him on the scene.
- A woman at the scene claimed she was assaulted and her phone damaged.
Legal Action and Professional Consequences
PC Andrews was held in custody and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on July 12. He has been remanded in custody and is set to face Woolwich Crown Court on August 8. Meanwhile, he has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.
The Metropolitan Police’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been notified and is overseeing the case.
