Sussex police officer appears in court accused of using force cameras to stalk woman
The officer faces charges including fraud and data protection offences
A Sussex Police officer has appeared in court accused of using police equipment to stalk a woman over a period of two years.
Pc Peter De Silvo, aged 48, is alleged to have stalked a woman known to him between October 2021 and 2023.
De Silvo is also charged with fraud by false representation, two counts of computer misuse, and five offences under the Data Protection Act, some of which date back to 2018.
During a hearing at Staines Magistrates’ Court in Surrey on Friday, he confirmed his name, address, and date of birth.
The officer did not enter any pleas, and the case has been sent to Guildford Crown Court, where he is due to appear on 16th February 2026.
The court heard that De Silvo, of Worthing in West Sussex, allegedly hacked accounts and used police equipment, including ANPR cameras, in the course of the offences.
He has been bailed on the condition that he makes no contact with the complainant.
Sussex Police stated that misconduct proceedings will be considered after the conclusion of the criminal case.