PCSO, 24, found with knife wounds to arm ‘attacked HERSELF to claim compensation’
A PCSO has been accused of deliberately stabbing herself to claim compensation for her injuries.
Olivia Morphew, 24, who was based in Esher, Surrey, reported being knifed during an attack in the area in June 2022.
The ex-Police Community Support Officer has been charged with perverting the course of justice, fraud, and possession of a knife in a public place over an incident in June 2022.
She is expected to appear at Westminster magistrates court on Wednesday.
It is alleged that PCSO Morphew had purposely stabbed herself and lied about the attack before submitting a bogus compensation claim for her injuries.
The charges against her follow an investigation carried out from April 2023 and led by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
A spokesman said: “A former Surrey Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) will be appearing in court this week charged with multiple offences, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
“The charges follow an investigation into an incident in Esher, Surrey where PCSO Morphew reported being stabbed in an attack in June 2022.
“It’s alleged that PCSO Morphew stabbed herself and subsequently submitted a compensation claim for her injuries. 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 authorised the charges.”
In a statement released earlier on Monday, Surrey Police said: “A former Surrey Police Community Support Officer has been charged with a number of offences, including perverting the course of justice and committing fraud by false representation.
“Olivia Morphew, 24, who was based in Elmbridge, has also been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place.
“The charges relate to an allegation of assault reported to Surrey Police on 21 June 2022.
“In July 2022, the matter was referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), who carried out an independent investigation. The charges were subsequently authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
“Former PCSO Morphew is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 11 September.”