Met cop jailed for four years after tying housemate up against her will

A Met officer has been jailed for four years after he restrained his housemate with tape against her will and cut her with a knife.

Sam Grigg, 36, appeared at Kingston Crown Court today where he was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment with an extended licence period of two years once he is released.

Grigg, who was formerly attached to the Met’s South West Basic Command Unit, pleaded guilty to false imprisonment and assault at the same court on January 5.

The court heard how in December 2022, Grigg used tape to unlawfully restrain his housemate against her will in an address they shared in Twickenham.

Having left her restrained for a period of time, he then cut her free using a knife, cutting her in the process.

The woman suffered minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.

The incident was reported to police on December 6, 2022, and Grigg was arrested the same day. He was charged on December 8.

He was suspended on December 8 and, following his conviction, was dismissed without notice on January 30.

Commander Jon Savell, responsible for the Met’s professional standards team, said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the woman.

“Grigg’s behaviour was appalling and I know it will cause concern among members of the public. He’s let down the Met and his colleagues who are committed to protecting Londoners.

“We took immediate action to suspend Grigg from duty when his offending came to light and dismissed him at the earliest opportunity.

“We are determined to have a Met that the public can trust, with officers that people feel confident to approach.

“When someone fails to meet these standards, we will take action to remove them from our organisation.”

Pictured top: Sam Grigg has been jailed for four years (Picture: The Met)