Special Constable Hassnain Shahzad outcome summary

Misconduct hearing outcome 

Officer concerned: Special Constable Hassnain Shahzad

Date of hearing: 6 February 2025

Summary

On 25 August 2023 between 10.45pm and 11pm Special Constable Hassnain Shahzad sexually assaulted a 14-year-old female in Tesco Express, 158-164 Bishopsgate by touching her bottom, twice, over clothing.

MSC Shahzad was charged on 19 April 2024, with two counts of Sexual Assault. On 6 January 2025 at Inner London Crown Court, a unanimous verdict was reached. He was found guilty of sexual assault by touching.

The officer was not legally represented and was not present at proceedings.

Decision

The Panel led by Chair Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, found the Allegation proven, furthermore, the Panel found Special Constable Shahzad had breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Discreditable Conduct and that these breaches amounted to Gross Misconduct.

Special Constable Shahzad was dismissed without notice.