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Benjamin Whitcher

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Benjamin Whitcher

Benjamin Whitcher

Published
Traffic OffencesPerverting the Course of Justice
Basingstoke31 years oldMale

Summary

Benjamin Whitcher, a 31-year-old serving police constable in the Metropolitan Police Service, was caught speeding on two separate occasions in 2021. On both instances, he attempted to evade responsibility by falsely claiming his vehicle's number plates had been cloned. After further investigation confirmed his involvement, Whitcher was charged with perverting the course of justice. He pleaded guilty at Guildford Crown Court on 7 October 2025 and was scheduled for sentencing on 15 December 2025.

Sentence14 months in prison

Case Timeline

Offence Date1 April 2021
Convicted7 October 2025
Sentenced15 December 2025

Case Details

Court

Guildford Crown Court

Police Force

Metropolitan Police Service

Tags

Perverting the Course of JusticeMetropolitan PoliceSpeeding Offences

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Added: 13 June 2026

Last Updated: 13 June 2026

Approved: 13 June 2026

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