Former Metropolitan Police officer Grant Fulker, aged 32, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault on a teenage boy. The offences took place between 12 and 13 February 2024 in a hotel room located in Heathrow.
Fulker was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on 27 February following a trial verdict delivered on 9 January. The investigation was led by the Metropolitan Police’s public protection team, highlighting the force’s dedication to accountability and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
Fulker, who was previously attached to the Met’s Specialist Operations Command, abused his position to sexually target young boys. In addition to the assault charges, he pleaded guilty to three counts of misconduct in public office for sending sexualised WhatsApp messages to his victims, which included another teenage boy, while serving as a volunteer police cadet leader.
The Metropolitan Police acted swiftly, arresting Fulker in February 2024 after receiving courageous testimony from the victims, supported by digital evidence and witness statements. He was dismissed from the force without notice following an accelerated misconduct hearing in March 2024 and has been placed on the College of Policing’s barred list, preventing him from future employment in policing.
Commander Pete Stevens commented: “Former PC Fulker used his role to target and manipulate young people who should have been able to trust him. His behaviour was calculated, predatory and a gross abuse of his position. Today’s sentence reflects the seriousness of his offending and the significant harm he has caused. He is now facing the consequences of his actions. I want to again commend the bravery of the boys who came forward to report his actions. Their strength ensured he was arrested, charged and ultimately brought to justice.”
Following these revelations, all Metropolitan Police volunteer police cadet units have undergone reviews to ensure safeguarding policies are strictly enforced. The protection of young people remains the force’s highest priority.
Fulker will remain on the sex offenders’ register for 10 years and is subject to a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), underscoring ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable individuals from harm.
Originally published by UKNIP.
