A serving Metropolitan Police officer, PC Gary Chant, has been found guilty of harassment at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. PC Chant, who is part of the Central West Command Unit, was convicted on Tuesday, August 20, of harassment without violence.

The charges relate to an incident where PC Chant, while on duty, sent a large number of unwanted messages to a woman he knew, leading to his arrest on November 5, 2023. Following his arrest, he was suspended from his position within the Met.

PC Chant is scheduled to return to Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 1 for sentencing.

Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, head of the Met’s Central West Command, commented on the case: “We expect a high standard of behaviour from our officers. That standard was not met by PC Chant – his actions, in harassing the victim, were wholly unacceptable and we took appropriate action.”

She added, “We are committed to combatting crimes against women and girls. Predatory or abusive behaviour from men is unacceptable and will be dealt with, whether outside or inside the Met. As a result of this outcome at court, misconduct proceedings will now follow.”

The Met Police continues to take firm action against officers who engage in misconduct, especially in cases that involve crimes against women.