Former Met officer jailed for 16 years over rapes and coercive abuse
Jake Cummings, 26, was convicted of rape, coercive and controlling behaviour, voyeurism and stalking against three women in a case spanning nearly five years; the judge described the conduct as a campaign of abuse.
A former Metropolitan Police constable has been jailed for 16 years after being found guilty of rape, coercive and controlling behaviour, voyeurism and stalking against three women. Jake Cummings, 26, of Stevenage, Hertfordshire, worked as a special constable in Dorset when the first attack occurred and as a police constable in London when the other offences took place.
Jurors at trials at St Albans Crown Court heard he had been in separate relationships with the women over a period of nearly five years. Judge Bilal Siddique described the conduct as a "campaign of abuse" and noted significant aggravating features, including his use of a police badge to control victims. The judge said the offences were not impulsive and that the totality of the offending showed he did not take "no" for an answer. He concluded Cummings was dangerous and posed a risk, adding that the defendant must serve two-thirds of the 16-year sentence before parole could be considered.
The Hertfordshire Police said the investigation began after a victim reported the matter in February 2024. A second victim came forward shortly afterwards and a third was identified through analysis of a mobile device. Cummings, who had also lived in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, was arrested at his mother's home in Weymouth, Dorset. The three women’s victim impact statements were read in court, with one recounting constant monitoring and texting, another describing long-term depression, and a third saying she was terrified no one would believe her.
He had already been found guilty of coercive and controlling behaviour, voyeurism and stalking in October 2024 after a trial. Jurors had not reached verdicts on allegations that he had raped two of the women, but he was convicted of two rapes in July 2025 after a retrial. The Metropolitan Police sacked him in October 2024 after concluding he had committed gross misconduct.
Barrister Campaspe Lloyd-Jacob, who represented Cummings, said: "It has been hard for him to accept his guilt but he does appreciate his responsibilities." She noted that Cummings, who was young, would undertake courses in prison with the aim of becoming a "better person" when released, and mentioned that his father had died by suicide when his son was very young.
Neil Vaughan, a Crown Prosecution Service spokesperson, said: "Jake Cummings thought that he was above the law, but his convictions prove otherwise. These women did not know one another, but together they painted a compelling picture which laid bare the vile pattern of abuse inflicted by Cummings."
The police emphasised that the alleged victims came from different parts of the country, and that the case highlights issues surrounding abuse of power by those in uniform and the importance of accountability within law enforcement.
World news coverage in Britain has focused attention on safeguarding measures within police forces, mandating rigorous investigations of officers accused of serious crimes and ensuring victims have access to support services throughout legal processes. The court proceedings in St Albans reflect ongoing efforts to address violent and coercive conduct by individuals entrusted with public authority, and to remind law enforcement agencies of their duty to protect the public and uphold victims’ rights.