A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with rape and stalking among others and has been suspended from duty.

PC Jake Cummings, attached to Central West Command Unit, was charged with two counts of rape, three counts of stalking, three counts of controlling and coercive behaviour and three counts of voyeurism.

These charges relate to three female victims.

He will appear for trial at St Albans Crown Court on Monday, September 2.

The Met’s Directorate for Professional standards is aware and PC Cummings has been suspended from duties as a result.