Alex Trusler

Alex Trusler, a 36-year-old former police constable, appeared at Northampton Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault. The offences were committed against three female colleagues in workplace settings and at a social gathering while Trusler was intoxicated.

Judge Rebecca Crane sentenced Trusler to a 42-week prison sentence, which was suspended. In addition to the suspended sentence, Trusler was ordered to register as a sex offender for 10 years, complete 200 hours of unpaid work, and pay £600 in compensation to each of the three victims. Judge Crane noted that Trusler’s behaviour was predatory and had undermined public confidence in the police.

Following an internal investigation by Staffordshire Police, Trusler resigned from his position. A subsequent misconduct panel ruled that he would have been dismissed had he still been employed by the force.