A Metropolitan Police officer, Pc Jake Cummings, is currently facing serious charges in court. These charges include two counts of rape, three counts of stalking, three counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, and three counts of voyeurism. The alleged offences took place between July 2019 and February of this year, involving three women from different areas.
During the trial at St Albans Crown Court, it was revealed that Cummings engaged in extensive controlling and coercive behaviour towards the victims. He allegedly used various tactics to manipulate and control them, believing he was above the law. Cummings, who previously worked as a special constable with Dorset Police before joining the Metropolitan Police, is accused of using phone apps to track one of the victims and maintain control over her movements.
One of the victims reported over 5,000 communications from Cummings in just one month, with most of the contact being very one-sided. The officer went as far as creating a fake social media account to continue messaging a victim after being blocked. Additionally, he allegedly insulted another victim and deliberately tried to trip her up in public to maintain control over her.
The victims, who were between the ages of 19 and 24 at the time of the alleged offences, did not know each other. Cummings initially faced charges of rape, stalking, and controlling behaviour in April, which he denied. However, further charges were brought in June, leading to his suspension from the Metropolitan Police.
While Cummings has pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking, he denies the remaining charges against him. The trial is expected to last three weeks, during which more details of his alleged actions will be revealed. The case highlights the serious nature of the charges against a serving police officer and the impact of such behaviour on the victims involved.
