Met Police Inspector Charged with Rape
Inspector Jason Wu faces two counts of rape and one of GBH, denying all charges.
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Metropolitan Police Inspector Jason Wu, 50, has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of grievous bodily harm. Wu appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on July 29, 2026, where he denied all charges.
The allegations were reported to the Metropolitan Police in June 2022. Wu is accused of raping a woman twice, in 2019 and 2021, and of grievous bodily harm with intent. He entered not guilty pleas to all charges during the hearing.
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The case has been sent to Kingston Crown Court for a formal plea entry. Wu is scheduled to appear there on August 28. He has been suspended from duty and was granted conditional bail.
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+What exactly has the Met Police inspector been charged with?
Inspector Jason Wu, 50, has been charged with two counts of rape and one of grievous bodily harm with intent. This means he faces serious allegations of sexual assault in 2019 and 2021, alongside accusations of causing severe injury to a victim.
+When will the next court hearing take place?
The next court appearance is scheduled for August 28 at Kingston Crown Court. This is where Wu will formally enter his pleas to the charges after initially denying them at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on July 29, 2026.
+How long has this case been under investigation?
The allegations were first reported to the Metropolitan Police in June 2022. This means the case has been under investigation for over four years before charges were formally laid.
+Has the inspector been allowed to continue working?
No, Inspector Wu has been suspended from duty pending the outcome of the case. He was also granted conditional bail, meaning he must adhere to certain restrictions while awaiting trial.
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