January 6th 2024.
Today, a Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with rape after appearing in Westminster Magistrates Court. PC Andrej Sagaidak has been charged with two counts of rape, one count of non-fatal strangulation, and one count of causing actual bodily harm.
The incident was reported to police after a man informed them he had been raped by another man at a house in Islington, North London on New Year's Day. Detective chief superintendent Trevor Lawry described it as a "deeply concerning allegation" and made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
After the hearing, Mr Lawry said: "We took immediate action when we received the report and the officer was suspended from duty following his arrest on Thursday." Sagaidak will appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on February 2nd.
The alleged victim is being provided with support and the investigation is still ongoing. It is understandable that this will cause significant concern among the public and we can assure them that the safety of victims is our top priority.
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