Two Met cops arrested after woman was ‘kidnapped, beaten and raped’

TWO Met cops were held after a woman was allegedly kidnapped, beaten and raped.

The off-duty pair and another man are alleged to have taken her by taxi to a flat after meeting at a club.

She claims she was held against her will, raped by one cop and beaten before raising the alarm early Sunday.

The PCs, based on the Met’s North West command unit, and their associate were held that day. They were kept in custody and released last night.

They were suspended from duty pending further inquiries.

The claims are the latest to rock the force after cop Wayne Couzens’ 2021 murder of Sarah Everard. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has pledged to kick out rogue officers.

A source said: “These allegations are another blow to the Met’s reputation. The timing could not be worse.”

The cops met the woman in Kingston, South West London, and took her to a North Lond­on address. She was later interviewed by sex crime officers.

One cop was held on suspicion of kidnap, rape and common assault.

He was bailed until June over the rape claim. No further action is being taken in regard to the kidnap and assault complaint.

The second PC was held on suspicion of kidnap and possessing Class A drugs. He was released with no further action.

The third man was arrested for kidnap but released without any further action.

The Met said: “The Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed and a referral made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.”