In December 2025, the Offender Database reported that PC Kane McKnight, a serving officer with the Metropolitan Police Service, was scheduled to appear in court to face a series of serious sexual and predatory charges. McKnight, who was attached to the North Area command unit, was formally charged following an investigation into allegations spanning nearly a decade.
The charges against McKnight relate to a single female victim and involve incidents alleged to have occurred between 2013 and 2022. The prosecution detailed a significant pattern of abuse, resulting in charges including: engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour, attempting to sexually assault a female by penetration sexually, attempted voyeurism, and four counts of assault of a female by penetration. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that McKnight was initially arrested in May 2022 and had been placed on restricted duties before being fully suspended from the force in July 2023, STILL ON FULL PAY.
McKnight was ordered to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 23 December 2025. The case has drawn significant attention due to the defendant’s position of trust as a police officer and the prolonged period over which the alleged offences took place. The Metropolitan Police’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been involved in the case, which is part of a broader scrutiny of officer conduct within the service.
Following his initial court appearance, the case was expected to be sent to a Crown Court for trial due to the severity of the indictable-only offences. If convicted, McKnight faces a substantial custodial sentence and immediate dismissal from the police service. He would also be added to the Barred List maintained by the College of Policing, which would prevent him from ever serving in law enforcement again.
As a registered sex offender (pending the outcome of the trial), any individual convicted of such offences is subject to the notification requirements of the Sex Offenders Act. Furthermore, the court has the power to impose Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) to mitigate future risks. The Metropolitan Police have stated that they cannot comment further on the specifics of the evidence while criminal proceedings are active.
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