Gwyn Samuels, formerly known as James Bubb, began volunteering with the Met’s Central West Basic Command Unit which serves Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Kensington & Chelsea in 2020.

Bubb was given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life and will serve a further eight years on licence once released.

Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Stancombe, Professional Standards, said: “Bubb’s actions were utterly despicable, and I commend the victim-survivors for their courage in coming forward, which has ultimately led to today’s long jail term.

“Bubb was suspended as soon as we became aware of these very serious allegations. No complaints had previously been made about Bubb’s conduct while serving as a Special Constable.

“Following the conclusion of criminal proceedings, Bubb was dismissed without notice and placed on the College of Policing barred list.

“The Met is committed to ensuring those who demonstrate this type of appalling behaviour have no place in our organisation.”

The charges related to incidents which occurred between January 2018 and April 2024 in London and Buckinghamshire.

Bubb was found guilty of several offences against one victim and rape of a second victim.

Bubb was immediately suspended from volunteer duties in April 2024 after the arrest and was later dismissed without notice.

He was off-duty during all incidents.

Since the offending, Bubb has changed name to Gwyn Samuels and now self-identifies as a transgender woman.