Kent Police officer who kept job after groping claims went on to sexually assault female colleagues years later

A police officer who kept his job after allegedly groping two female colleagues went on to sexually assault two others, KentOnline can reveal.

PC Stephen Alexander received only “formal written advice” after the first reported incident in 2008 - yet repeated the behaviour in 2022 while still serving with Kent Police.

The veteran officer - a former team leader in Folkestone - retired from the force before he was found guilty of gross misconduct last week.

Campaigners say the case shows the culture of misogyny uncovered after the brutal murder of Sarah Everard by serving officer Wayne Couzens “extends beyond the Met Police”.

Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield says she will be raising the issue with Kent Police.

The force confirmed PC Alexander was first investigated in 2008 following allegati