The Offence

Detective Sergeant Johnson has spent over two decades facing heinous crimes, including murders and rapes. The incessant exposure to such darkness has profoundly affected his mental health, causing deep scars on his psyche.

In a culmination of his frustrations, Johnson confronts Kenneth Baxter, a suspect in a ghastly rape case. The interrogation escalates and Johnson, overwhelmed with emotion, violently assaults Baxter, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.

As a direct consequence of his actions, Johnson is suspended from the force. This suspension forces him to confront the repercussions of his reckless behavior and the chaotic state of his life.

Johnson's emotional turmoil escalates into a horrific domestic altercation with his wife, Maureen. The confrontation highlights the strain his career has had on his personal life and mental stability.

Just when Johnson is grappling with his personal failures, he learns through his colleagues that Kenneth Baxter has died from his injuries. This news plunges Johnson deeper into self-doubt and introspection as he questions his actions.

Following Baxter's death, Johnson embarks on a profound journey of introspection. He is haunted by the consequences of his violent outburst and starts to reflect on the darkness within himself.

The next day, Detective Superintendent Cartwright leads a relentless interrogation aimed at probing Johnson’s troubled psyche. Cartwright digs deep, unearthing the roots of Johnson’s violent behaviors.

During the interrogation, Johnson experiences vivid flashbacks of the fateful night he assaulted Baxter. The taunts and laughter from Baxter haunt him, serving as powerful reminders of his emotional collapse.

As Johnson confronts his past actions and the impact they have had on himself and others, he realizes he has been grappling with twisted fantasies of violence and assault. This revelation shakes him to his core.

The weight of his realizations leaves Johnson as a shadow of his former self. The world around him begins to collapse, revealing the true extent of the psychological damage he has endured.

In his frenzied state, Johnson's desperate cries for help from Baxter go unanswered. The rejection from the suspect amplifies his inner turmoil and sense of despair.

As the film nears its conclusion, Johnson is forced to re-experience the traumatic events he has undergone. He confronts the harrowing truth of who he has become amidst the shadows of his past.

The film closes with Johnson's anguished lament, *'God...my God...'* This emotional moment encapsulates the profound toll that witnessing and enacting violence has taken on his soul.