Two year trial delay for ex-Met officer accused of abusing woman

A former Met Police officer charged with raping woman must wait more than two years to stand trial. Abanoub Alfred, 20, is accused of carrying out the attack in west London last year. Alfred appeared at Isleworth Crown Court via video-link from HMP Pentonville, wearing a grey T-shirt with a necklace. He spoke only to confirm his name and date and birth. Alfred, of Islington, was granted bail ahead of his trial on 29 November 2027, while his plea and…