Police Officer Convicted of Sexual Assaults in Glasgow

David Jones, a 36-year-old police officer, was found guilty of sexually assaulting four women during the Scottish First Aid awards at Glasgow's Radisson Blu hotel, an event where he was previously recognized for heroic acts of bravery. The assaults occurred while he was dancing to an ABBA tribute band on March 31, 2023, after responding to a gas leak and confronting a mentally ill man armed with a knife. Despite his commendable service, Jones' actions led to a court ruling that sentenced him to 150 hours of unpaid community work, placed him under supervision, and required him to register as a sex offender for one year. The victims included a firefighter, a swimming instructor, and two others, who described the trauma and distress caused by Jones' behavior during what should have been a celebratory evening. Sheriff Andrew McIntyre highlighted the contradiction between Jones' previous commendable actions and his reckless conduct that ruined the victims' experience. Jones has since been suspended from the police force and faces further misconduct proceedings.