London police officer charged with misconduct after sharing CCTV images of rape

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London Police Officer Charged With Misconduct After Sharing Cctv Images Of Rape
London's Metropolitan Police confirmed the man had been suspended from duty. Photo: PA
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By William Warnes, PA

A police officer in London is facing two charges of misconduct after possessing and sharing CCTV images of the rape of a woman.

Adam Aspinall Da Encarnacao will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 12th.

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London's Metropolitan Police confirmed he had been suspended from duty.

The charges relate to the inappropriate possession and sharing of CCTV images concerning the alleged rape of one woman and the rape of another.

One of the women is Natalie Shotter (37), who died on July 17th, 2021, in Southall Park after a night out with friends.

The second woman has also been informed, a police spokesperson confirmed.

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Encarnacao was arrested on September 12th, 2022, and immediately suspended from duty. He was then charged with two counts of misconduct in public office on July 3rd, the force said.

The matter is being investigated by professional standards officers.

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