Detective Constable Arrested Over Child Sex Charges
Senior Officer Busted in Basingstoke
Detective Constable Francois Olwage, 51, attached to Specialist Operations, was arrested at a Basingstoke address on Thursday, 28 October. By that evening, he was charged with multiple child sex offences.
Serious Charges Laid
- Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child
- Attempting to cause or incite a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity
- Arranging or facilitating a child sex offence
- Meeting a girl under 16 after grooming
Following his charge, DC Olwage was remanded in custody and appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 29 October.
Investigation and Suspension
The Metropolitan Police’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been notified, and DC Olwage has been suspended pending further investigation. The case has also been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Detective Chief Superintendent Donna Smith said: “The arrest of DC Olwage follows a comprehensive investigation by detectives from Hertfordshire Police and we will continue to offer them every support as their enquiries continue.
“He was suspended following his arrest for this serious and concerning offence. He has been charged and will now face criminal proceedings.
“It is important that nothing is said or published that could pose a risk to those proceedings.”
