Top police ignored a young woman’s sexual assault allegations against former deputy police commissioner, Jevon McSkimming. Instead, she was arrested and charged under the Harmful Digital Communications Act.

According to the Independent Police Conduct Authority, ‘The police response to these complaints was characterised by inaction and an unquestioning acceptance of Mr McSkimming’s narrative … the only investigation that was launched focused on potential offences by the complainant … leading to her prosecution.’

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