A 24-year-old female police community support officer from the UK, Olivia Morphew has been charged with deliberately stabbing herself to file a fraudulent compensation claim.
The incident, which initially appeared to be a violent attack, took place in Esher, Surrey, in June 2022. Morphew reported being knifed during an alleged assault, but subsequent investigations revealed a different story.
Following a thorough probe by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), it was discovered that she had inflicted the injuries on herself. As a result, Morphew now faces serious charges, including perverting the course of justice, fraud, and possession of a knife in a public place.
A spokesperson for the IOPC stated, "Our investigation began following a conduct referral from the force in July 2022.
After concluding our investigation in April 2023, we referred a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service, who authorized the charges."
Morphew is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, September 12.
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