Probationary Cop Convicted of Sex Assault After Night Out
A junior Bedfordshire police officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman after a night drinking with friends.
PC James Barrett-Barnett Found Guilty at Huntingdon Crown Court
PC James Barrett-Barnett, 25, was convicted on Tuesday at berkshire999.co.uk/news/uk/huntingdon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Huntingdon Crown Court. He faced two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual assault by penetration. The court heard how Barrett-Barnett got into bed with the victim after the night out and attacked her. Despite his admission of the act, he claimed it was consensual.
Beds Police Launch Misconduct Proceedings
Barrett-Barnett, who lives locally, now faces internal misconduct action from Bedfordshire Police. Deputy Chief Constable Dan Vajzovic slammed the officer’s behaviour, saying, “There is no place in policing for male violence.” He praised the victim’s courage in coming forward and providing vital evidence that led to justice.
Force Vows Zero Tolerance for Officer Misconduct
Vajzovic underlined the force’s commitment to cracking down on any officer whose actions damage public trust. “All reports of misconduct are taken with the utmost seriousness,” he said.
The conviction sends a clear message that law enforcement must maintain the highest standards of conduct and hold traitors within their ranks accountable.
