Gwyn Samuels

A serving volunteer Metropolitan Police Special Constable, Gwyn Samuels (formerly known as James Bubb), has been convicted of committing several serious sexual offences against children. The conviction came following a trial at Amersham Law Courts, which began on 11 August 2025 and concluded on 28 August 2025. The case was led by Thames Valley Police in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police's Anti-Corruption and Abuse Command.

Samuels was found guilty on five counts related to two victims. For the first victim, the charges included one count of assault of a child under 13 by penetration, one count of rape of a child under 13, one count of sexual activity with a child, and one count of assault by penetration. For the second victim, Samuels was convicted of one count of rape. The jury acquitted on one count of rape and one count of sexual activity with a child, both relating to the first victim. These incidents took place between January 2018 and April 2024 in locations across London and Buckinghamshire.

Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Stancombe, who leads the Anti-Corruption and Abuse Command, commented on the case: 'The actions of Bubb are completely despicable, and I commend the victim-survivors for their bravery in coming forward, ultimately leading to this conviction today.' He further noted that Samuels was immediately suspended as a volunteer police officer upon awareness of the allegations, with no prior complaints about their conduct in duties. Samuels had joined the Met Police Central West team as a Special Constable in September 2020 and was off-duty during all the incidents.

Following the criminal conviction, a Gross Misconduct hearing was held on 26 September 2025, where a panel determined that Special Constable Samuels had breached the standards of professional behaviour at the level of Gross Misconduct. As a result, Samuels was dismissed without notice. The offences were committed by James Bubb, who has since changed their name to Gwyn Samuels and now self-identifies as a transgender woman. Sentencing is scheduled to occur at Amersham Law Courts at a later date.

The Metropolitan Police News release highlights the seriousness of the case, emphasising the bravery of the victims and the swift action taken to suspend and dismiss the offender. This conviction underscores the commitment to rooting out corruption and abuse within police ranks, as investigated by Thames Valley Police and supported by the Met.