CPS: Metropolitan Police Service,Detective Chief Inspector Casburn charged with misconduct in public office

September 24, 2012, 5:11 pm

The CPS received a file of evidence from the Metropolitan Police Service which arose from Operation Elveden in relation to DCI Casburn.  Ms Casburn is employed by Metropolitan Police Service as a Detective Chief Inspector in Specialist Operations.

“We have concluded, having carefully considered the file of evidence, that there is sufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction and that it is in the public interest to charge DCI Casburn with misconduct in public office.  The particulars are that on 11 September 2010, April Casburn, being a public officer, and acting as such, without reasonable excuse or justification, wilfully misconducted herself to such a degree as to amount to an abuse of the publics trust in that office.  This charge relates to an allegation that DCI Casburn contacted the News of the World newspaper and offered to provide information.

“DCI Casburn will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Monday 1 October.

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“May I remind all concerned that DCI Casburn is now charged with a criminal offence and has a right to a fair trial. It is very important that nothing is said, or reported, which could prejudice that trial. For these reasons it would be inappropriate for me to comment further.