A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of harassment.

PC Gary Chant, who works with the Central West Command Unit, was convicted at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, August 20.

The charge was harassment without violence.

PC Chant was arrested on November 5, 2023, after being accused of harassing a woman he knew. While on duty, he sent her a large number of unwanted messages.

Following his arrest, he was suspended from his job.

He is scheduled to return to the same court on October 1 for sentencing.

Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah leading the Met’s Central West Command said: “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.

“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.”