Accelerated misconduct hearing for Former PC Justin Tanija
Notice of hearing to be held in public
Name of the officers concerned: Former PC Justin Tanija
Date: Friday 10 July 2026
Time: 9 am
Location: Patrick Dunne House, Chalk Pit Way, Carshalton Road, Sutton, SM1 4RD
Former PC Justin Tanija was convicted of one count of sexual assault at Harrow Crown Court on 4 June 2026. The offence occurred during a PPST training session, during which he inappropriately touched a female.
Former PC Tanija resigned from the Metropolitan Police Service on 20 June 2023.
The former officer pleaded not guilty but was convicted by a unanimous jury and is due to be sentenced on 3 July 2026 at Harrow Crown Court.
Former PC Justin Tanija of North West Command Unit will answer allegations that her conduct amounts to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of:
- Discreditable Conduct
It is alleged that this conduct, if proven, individually and/or cumulatively amounts to gross misconduct and therefore should be dismissed.
The identity of victims and witnesses will be protected during the hearing as appropriate.
If you wish to apply to attend the hearing you must book no later than 1pm the previous working day. This is to allow for sufficient time to process the application. Any requests received after this time will be unable to be processed in time for the hearing and therefore will be rejected.
Please ensure that you have read the conditions of entry prior to booking.