Trainee Detectives Caught Having S3x In Police Station
Jessica Martin and Pierce Lynch, both trainee detectives at the time, are facing potential dismissal after being caught engaging in sexual activity in a service lift at Bethnal Green police station, East London.
The misconduct panel was informed that the pair had been drinking for three hours before returning to the station, Mail Online reports.
Lynch admitted in his statement: “Jess undid my zip and I undid my top button.” He added, “To the best of my recollection, Martin then performed the s3x act for about 5–10 seconds.”
Two colleagues caught them in the act and immediately reported the incident. Both officers admitted engaging in the activity but denied being in a location visible to the public.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Alexis Boon stated, “The panel finds that both officers should have known that the s3xual activity could have been witnessed by members of the public.”
Defending Martin, her lawyer, Rina-Marie Hill, said, “Her conduct on 16 November 2022 is as a direct result of her consuming alcohol to excess and exercising extremely poor judgement.”
Meanwhile, Lynch’s representative, DC Robbie Clarke, described the incident as “a fleeting, heat-of-the-moment thing that occurred and was unplanned.”
Elizabeth Acker, representing the Metropolitan Police, argued, “Cleaners and people filling vending machines are members of the public and expect high standards of police officers.”
Both officers have expressed remorse, admitting their actions were discreditable but denying gross misconduct. The hearing continues.
