Sex, lies and police spies: The disputed story of the 'creepy' undercover officer
Summary
Andrew Coles was an undercover officer in the Metropolitan Police’s Special Demonstration Squad from 1990 to 1995. He infiltrated animal rights groups and had a secret sexual relationship with an activist, Jessica, which was confirmed by police but denied by Coles. The police are investigating past undercover operations and deceptive relationships between officers and activists.Key Facts
- Andrew Coles worked undercover in the Metropolitan Police’s Special Demonstration Squad (SDS) from 1990 to 1995.
- He posed as an animal rights activist named Andy Davey to infiltrate the Animal Liberation Front (ALF).
- Jessica, an animal rights activist, says Coles deceived her into a sexual relationship while undercover.
- The Metropolitan Police has admitted Coles had this relationship and criticized him for not being truthful during an inquiry.
- Coles denies wrongdoing and claims he is being unfairly targeted.
- Undercover police sometimes broke laws or engaged in criminal acts to maintain their cover, such as drug use and property damage.
- The Undercover Policing Inquiry is examining decades of covert police operations and their impact on activists.
- Coles is currently involved in local Conservative politics and lives a quiet life in Cambridgeshire.
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