Jake Cummings, a former Metropolitan Police officer, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being found guilty of raping two women. The 26-year-old was also convicted of three counts of coercive controlling behaviour, two counts of voyeurism, and three counts of stalking. The judge deemed Cummings "dangerous" and mandated that he serve two-thirds of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

The investigation into Cummings began in February 2024 when a victim reported the abuse to the police. Following this, another woman came forward after seeing media coverage of the case. A third victim was identified through the analysis of Cummings' mobile phone in April 2024. All three women had been in separate relationships with Cummings over a four-year period.

During the trial at St Albans Crown Court, prosecutor Tom Little KC described Cummings' behaviour as "extensive controlling, coercive and manipulative behaviour". He noted that Cummings believed he was "above the law". Cummings, who hailed from Hemel Hempstead, had joined the Metropolitan Police in November 2019 after serving as a special constable with Dorset Police since 2018. He often carried his warrant card, even when off duty, and would sometimes display it to assert authority.

The court heard that Cummings used tracking apps, such as Life 360 and Team Viewer, to monitor the first victim's movements. In one month alone, there were over 5,000 messages exchanged between him and the first complainant, with most of the communication being heavily one-sided in his favour. The victims, aged between 19 and 24, came from Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Dorset, and their accounts of harassment and coercive control were strikingly similar.

Cummings' abusive conduct persisted even after the relationships ended, leading to his convictions for controlling or coercive behaviour and voyeurism. Detective Inspector Dale Mepstead from the Major Crime Unit stated, "The emotional impact of Cummings’ offending will live with his victims for many years, but it is through their brave testimony that he has finally been brought to justice." He praised the victims for their courage in coming forward.

Detective Constable Ellie Cowling from the Sexual Offences Investigation Team added, "This verdict vindicates all our efforts to bring a serious and predatory offender to justice and I hope sends a message to other victims that Hertfordshire Constabulary is here to listen and support you. No-one is beyond the law and we will always take action when allegations are made."