👮♂️ A police officer on trial in Cardiff Crown Court! Former Gwent Police constable Luke Silver, 34, is denying allegations of making “sexually explicit and unwanted comments” to two women during his duty hours.
The accusations date back to 2021 and 2022; one woman was allegedly questioned regarding an unrelated incident, and the other had reported domestic violence. Prosecutors claim Silver made inappropriate remarks about sexual preferences, and asked questions about their private lives.
Despite these claims, Silver maintains his innocence, stating he never made such comments. His defence argues that while he may have breached force policy, it’s not a crime to be considered “creepy” and no criminal conduct occurred. They stress the evidence lacks credibility and remind us that Silver has no prior convictions.
Defence barrister Susan Ferrier argues that different perceptions of “creepy” should not conflate with guilt. Silver admits there might have been policy breaches, like storing numbers, but emphasizes his actions were not criminal.
Silver, intertwined in a relationship that has since turned into marriage, stands by his statement that he sought no sexual gratification. As this controversial trial continues, the court aims to scrutinise all evidence meticulously before reaching a verdict.
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