Police Scotland officer found guilty of multiple sexual offences in Shetland
Serving Police Scotland officer Carmichael John Williamson was convicted of four sexual offences, including three rapes, committed on the Shetland Islands between 2014 and 2022.
Carmichael John Williamson, a serving member of Police Scotland, was found guilty of four sexual offences, three of which were rape, that occurred on the Shetland Islands over a period spanning 2014 to 2022. Initial reports to the force concerned incidents between 2020 and 2022, and subsequent investigation uncovered earlier allegations from 2014-2015 when Williamson served as a special constable. Following his arrest and charge, he was suspended from duty on January 10, 2024, and remains in custody awaiting a sentencing hearing scheduled for December 8.
Detective Superintendent Stevie Bertram of the Public Protection Unit highlighted the rising reports of violence against women and girls and stressed the importance of holding police officers accountable, whether on- or off-duty. He pledged that Police Scotland will continue to identify and investigate any officer involved in criminal conduct.
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Why it matters
The case shows that police officers can be held accountable for serious crimes, reinforcing public trust in law enforcement.
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