Investigation into Warwickshire Police’s handling of rape complaint
The IOPC reviews police actions after complaints were launched by a charity
Last updated 12th Feb 2026
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has announced a probe into Warwickshire Police over its handling of a complaint related to a rape investigation.
The complaint pertains to an case dating back to 2020, which was initially closed and then re-investigated, ultimately resulting in no further action against the suspect.
According to the IOPC spokesperson, the complaint was lodged in July 2023 but remained suspended for nine months due to the criminal re-investigation.
In July 2025, Warwickshire Police released its findings, indicating the service provided to the complainant was deemed satisfactory.
However, on 16th October last year, a charity representing the complainant applied for a review of the police outcome.
The IOPC has upheld the review and decided it is suitable to independently investigate the woman's complaints.
An IOPC spokesperson said: “We have reviewed Warwickshire Police’s handling of a complaint related to a rape investigation it undertook following an allegation made in 2020.
“That investigation, plus a subsequent re-investigation, ended with no further action against the suspect.
“The complaint was made in July 2023 but suspended for nine months due to the criminal re-investigation.
“In July 2025, Warwickshire Police issued its outcome which concluded that the level of service it provided to the complainant was satisfactory.
“On 16th October last year, we received an application to review that outcome by a charity representing the complainant.
“Having thoroughly examined the circumstances, we have upheld the review and decided it’s appropriate for us to independently investigate the woman’s complaints.
“Our investigation is in its initial stages, and its precise scope will be determined soon.”
The investigation by the IOPC is in its initial stages, with the scope yet to be determined.
Warwickshire Police said in a statement: "The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the original complaint and it would therefore be inappropriate for us to comment further at this time."