At a busy Metropolitan Police emergency call centre in London, an unsettling story unfolded involving a supervisor who crossed the line with a female colleague.
Wayne O’Sullivan, 46, a married man and boss at Met Command and Control, turned a professional relationship into a disturbing case of harassment.
Gifts, Messages, and False Claims of Celebrity Connections
What started as platonic friendship soon took a strange turn. O’Sullivan began sending his colleague, Samantha Davis, unwanted and expensive gifts — including Jimmy Choo perfume and Italian liqueur — and insisted Ronan Keating, the famous Boyzone singer, was his cousin.
He even sent her a signed photo of Keating, which was part of a “goodie bag” including chocolate and hair care products.
Unwanted Attention and Growing Pressure
Mrs. Davis, who has worked at the Lambeth police centre for 17 years, described O’Sullivan’s behavior as unpredictable — “like Jekyll and Hyde.”
He would get angry if she didn’t reply to his messages quickly, making her feel constantly watched and uneasy.
Despite her husband’s concerns, the harassment continued, leaving her feeling intimidated and trapped at work.
The Easter Egg Incident and Public Embarrassment
In one particularly embarrassing moment, O’Sullivan left a large Easter egg on her desk with a note that basically dared her to throw it away or give it away.
When she returned it to his desk with a firm message to stop sending gifts, he reacted by violently smashing the egg into a nearby bin, startling her and nearby colleagues with the loud crash and his angry outburst.
Creepy Nicknames and Invasive Messages
O’Sullivan wasn’t done. He gave her pet names like “Brunchie” on WhatsApp and left a handwritten note in the office addressed to “Miss FussyKnickers.”
He continued bombarding her with texts, some emotionally manipulative, such as messages claiming he was suffering and even hinting at self-harm.
Fake Messages from ‘Ronan Keating’ and Attempts to Sabotage Her Marriage
Things took a darker turn when O’Sullivan started sending fake messages pretending to be Ronan Keating, asking for sympathy and referencing personal tragedies.
He also impersonated a former partner of a colleague, sending threatening messages to Mrs. Davis, warning her to stay away from “Luke” — a co-worker — and threatening to ruin her marriage.
Some of these texts even included her husband’s real phone number.
Mental Health Struggles and Denials from O’Sullivan
During the trial, O’Sullivan said he was under enormous stress after being suspended and investigated over a missing person case that ended tragically.
He admitted to sending some of the messages as “a cry for help” but denied the more aggressive, threatening texts.
He blamed a brief affair partner, Chloe, for some of the nastier messages, claiming she used his phone without permission.
The Court’s Verdict and What’s Next
Despite his explanations, the judge dismissed his claims.
O’Sullivan was found guilty of harassing Samantha Davis between June 4 and June 7 last year. He will be sentenced on October 23.
The case has raised serious questions about workplace boundaries, abuse of power, and the impact of harassment in a high-pressure emergency service environment.