A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of eight counts of rape of two women, one of whom was aged just 16 at the time. Adam Provan, 44, of Newmarket, Suffolk, was convicted by a jury of six counts of rape of a fellow police officer between 2003 and 2005, and two counts of rape of a teenage girl whom he met on a blind date after lying about his age in 2010.
All the offences were committed while he was a serving officer in the Met’s East Area Command Unit. Detective Sergeant Victoria James said: “These are truly dreadful offences. Provan abused his position to win the trust of both these women. I hardly need to say Provan’s behaviour fell grossly short of what we expect from our police officers.
“The 2010 assault was brazen and calculated, with clear indication he had planned it beforehand. The second victim suffered a campaign of controlling and abusive behaviour and sexual violence. I commend the incredible courage of both women in helping us bring Provan to justice.
