Phillips resigned but this did not stop misconduct proceedings taking place.Īn accelerated special case hearing, chaired by Chief Supt Ovens, took place on Thursday, 26 May. They determined that a local investigation be carried out by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards. Read more: Mum who 'dragged boy, 15, into world of drugs and sex' jailed after having his babyįollowing his arrest, Phillips was suspended and the matter was referred by the Met to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The incident took place in Dog Kennel Hill Park, East Dulwich while Phillips was on duty. 'Officers worked through the night to identify him and secure a warrant for his arrest.'Īfter a 'fast-paced' investigation, led by the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Offences professionalism team, Phillips was arrested charged and entered a guilty plea within 48 hours.ĬSI Ovens added: 'I trust such swift action will assure the public how seriously we take breaches of trust and confidence and how robustly we will work to root out those who undermine the service.'
