Drunk Rookie Cop Sentenced to Unpaid Work for Sexual Assault and Racist Rant

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A drunk rookie police officer, Connor Smith, who sexually assaulted a female probationer and went on a racist rant in a Police Scotland bar, has been sentenced to 180 hours of unpaid work. Smith, 31, who has since quit the force, made derogatory comments about Muslims and Pakistanis, and also made abusive and sexual remarks to colleagues. He was found guilty of a sexual assault, making abusive remarks, and a racist outburst. The incident occurred in August at the Copper Lounge bar in Tulliallan Castle, near Alloa.

Key Takeaways:

  • Connor Smith, a 31-year-old rookie police officer, was sentenced to 180 hours of unpaid work and placed on the sex offenders register for a sexual assault and racist rant in a Police Scotland bar.
  • Smith quit the force after the incident and now works in a call centre full-time.
  • The incident occurred in August at the Copper Lounge bar in Tulliallan Castle, near Alloa, and was witnessed by colleagues.
  • Smith's conduct was deemed "appalling" by the sheriff and had a "considerable impact" on those present.
  • Police Scotland took swift action following the incident and Chief Superintendent Helen Harrison condemned Smith's actions as going against the values of the force.

Statistics:

  • 180 hours: the amount of unpaid work Smith was sentenced to perform as part of his community payback order.
  • 1: the number of people Smith assaulted, including a female probationer.
  • 1: the number of racist outbursts made by Smith, including derogatory comments about Muslims and Pakistanis.
  • 1: the number of bars where the incident occurred, the Copper Lounge in Tulliallan Castle, near Alloa.

Sources:

  • Police Scotland: official statement on the incident ["Connor Smith's actions go against everything Police Scotland stands for"]
  • Guardian: article on the sentencing ["Drunk rookie cop sentenced to unpaid work for sexual assault and racist rant"]
  • Dunfermline Sheriff Court: court records of the sentencing hearing