Met Police officer charged with eight child sex offences in Surrey
PC Benjamin Jackson, 28, has been bailed to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court on 4 August
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A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with eight sexual offences against a girl aged between 13 and 15. The charges relate to alleged incidents in Surrey, as confirmed by Surrey Police on 10 July 2025.
PC Benjamin Jackson, 28, faces seven counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a child and one count of causing or inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity. He has been released on bail ahead of his first court appearance.
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Court date and next steps
Jackson is due to appear before Guildford Magistrates' Court on 4 August 2025. The court will determine whether the case proceeds to a higher court for trial. No further details about the alleged offences have been disclosed by Surrey Police.
The Metropolitan Police has not commented on Jackson’s current employment status. Surrey Police stated the investigation remains active but declined to provide additional information while legal proceedings are pending.
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Jurisdiction and police response
Surrey Police confirmed the alleged offences occurred within its jurisdiction, not in London. The force is leading the investigation, with no indication of Metropolitan Police involvement beyond Jackson’s employment status.
A spokesperson for Surrey Police said, "We can confirm that a 28-year-old man has been charged following an investigation into allegations of sexual offences. He has been bailed to appear at court next month." The statement did not address whether Jackson was on duty during the alleged incidents.
What happens next
Jackson’s case will be heard at Guildford Magistrates' Court on 4 August 2025. If the magistrates decide there is sufficient evidence, the case may be sent to Crown Court for trial. No further charges have been announced at this stage.
Surrey Police have urged anyone with information to contact them directly. The force has not released details about potential support for the alleged victim or witnesses.
Questions this report answers
+What is PC Benjamin Jackson charged with?
He faces eight charges: seven counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15, and one count of causing or inciting her to engage in sexual activity. The alleged offences occurred in Surrey.
+When will PC Benjamin Jackson appear in court?
He has been bailed to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court on 4 August 2025. The hearing will determine whether the case proceeds to a higher court for trial.
+Where did the alleged offences take place?
Surrey Police confirmed the alleged offences occurred in Surrey. The Metropolitan Police has not commented on whether Jackson was on duty during the incidents.
+What happens after the court appearance on 4 August?
The magistrates will decide if there is enough evidence for the case to go to Crown Court. If so, a trial date will be set. No further charges have been announced at this stage.
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