by Paul Hooper

A former special constable and community officer’s dreams of becoming a barrister are in pieces today – after being found guilty of attempted rape.

Michael Brock, 25, has been convicted by a jury at Canterbury Crown Court by a majority of 10-2.

After the case, Detective Inspector Emma Banks said: “We are very pleased with the verdict. We think that justice has been done.”

Brock, from Cornwallis Circle, Canterbury had denied the charge of attacking his 20-year-old victim who he met in a Whitstable pub.

But the jury took just under seven-and-a half hours to return its guilty verdict – Brock remained impassive as it was announced.

Now Judge Adele Williams has remanded him in custody for a month pending the preparation of a probation report.

But she told Brock – who was a PCSO and special for three-and-a-half years – that any report would only “go to the length” of any prison sentence.

He had met his victim in the Whitstable pub and then claimed to have lost one of his credit cards.

The girl agreed to help him look for it and Brock, who was working in a solicitor’s office with plans to become a barrister, attacked her.

He pushed her to the ground and then ripped off her trousers and knickers – but she fought back and managed to flee half naked down the street.

Brock who returned to the scene later was chased and caught by two men and held until officers arrived.

Brock claimed the girl had agreed to their sex play but while he was giving his evidence, the jury passed a note to the judge with two questions asking why Brock had engaged in a relationship when he already had a partner and a child..and why didn’t he “just say no”.

Brock told the jury: “I wasn’t being faithful and I am ashamed of that. I just went with it and I can’t defend that. I had been drinking and having such a good time.”