Met Police officer Isaque Rodrigues-Leite faces misconduct hearing

PC Isaque Rodrigues-Leite, part of the Roads and Transport Policing Command (RTPC), was found guilty of four counts of false imprisonment, two counts of assault by beating, one count of coercive and controlling behaviour and one count of criminal damage. 

He was found not guilty of two counts of false imprisonment and one count of making threats to kill. 

A trial at Croydon Crown Court was told that PC Rodrigues-Leite carried out the offences over a period of two years in 2019 and 2020 where he repeatedly used threats and intimidation against a woman he knew. 

The woman came forward to police in September 2020 and PC Rodrigues-Leite was arrested. 

He was then suspended while an investigation took place. 

The jury returned their verdict on November 10 this year and PC Rodrigues-Leite will be sentenced on January 16, 2024. 

And the Met have now announced that PC Rodrigues-Leite will face a misconduct hearing on December 18. 

Detective Superintendent Christina Jessah from RTPC, said: “I know that the nature of this case will be concerning to Londoners. I fully acknowledge that. I also want to reaffirm our commitment that we are working to improve and only employ staff who share our values and the standards that our communities expect. 

“PC Rodrigues-Leite’s behaviour is reprehensible and it is right that he has been held to account before a court. We depend on the trust of the public and we know that this has been severely undermined recently. Across the Met, we are determined to win back that trust. 

“The victim in this case showed great bravery in coming forward, despite being told by Rodrigues-Leite she would not be taken seriously. We hope this case shows how seriously we take these offences, no matter who the perpetrator may be. 

“Anyone who believes they are a victim of domestic abuse, in whatever form, should have the confidence to come forward to police. We will do everything in our power to help and support you.”