Peter Bleksley is a former detective best known for bringing several major criminals to justice. Although his work was often gruelling, he has publicly backed the legalisation of narcotics and places great importance on education, reflecting on how leaving school early forced him to remake his life. Medically retired in his late 30s, Peter went on to forge a second career as an author, playwright, television commentator and podcaster.
He grew up in a challenging environment in South-East London, where a troubled childhood and an abusive father who left when he was young shaped his early years. As a teenager he drifted into minor criminal activity, but his mother intervened, arranging for a local police officer to speak with him — that conversation persuaded him to pursue a career in the police.
Since the late 1990s he has been married to his wife Sarah, a medical practitioner. The couple have navigated the ups and downs of his career changes and personal development together, with Sarah a consistent source of support.
First Crossed Paths: 1994
Peter Bleksley, the author behind On The Run and The Gangbuster, met Sarah Jane Bleksley in 1994. Recalling that evening on his Facebook page on November 14, 2014, he wrote, “20 years ago tonight I met my wonderful wife Sarah. What scrap heap would I otherwise have been rotting on had it not been for her?”
The pair tied the knot on June 13, 1997. Marking their 17th anniversary, Peter posted on Facebook, “17 years ago today I married my gorgeous wife Sarah. I adore her. I hope for many more.”
He often shares moments featuring his wife on social media. For example, on August 27, 2018, he tweeted a photo of the two of them with the caption, “Dear All, it is with great pride that I introduce you to my amazing wife Sarah. We’re off to a posh do!”
The couple have a son born in 2002 whose name they keep private. Peter frequently references him with a humorous tone on social platforms; on January 14, 2017, he joked, “15-year-old son makes tonight’s dessert, cleans and washes up, and then asks if there’s anything else he can do. I’m seriously worried…”
Peter is also father to an older son from a previous relationship, born in January 1988. Marking his eldest’s 30th birthday, he posted on Twitter, “Today is my eldest son’s 30th birthday. I adore him. Here we are celebrating.”
Sarah’s Professional Background
Sarah was born in the United Kingdom in February 1958 and works as a medical practitioner in Britain.
Earlier in her career she served as a director of Cargreen Yacht Club Limited, having been appointed on 7 May 2004 and stepping down on 2 December 2006.
She currently lives in London with her husband, Peter.
