Met Police rapist David Carrick trained to respond to domestic abuse after attacking women, court hears Predator had already raped two of his victims when he passed specialist course The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Met Police officer David Carrick used his ‘power to carry out sex attacks’ The 48-year-old was sacked from the force after being unmasked as one of the country’s most prolific sex offenders. The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Former Met officer David Carrick facing jail for string of ‘sickening’ rapes The sexual predator will be sentenced in a two-day hearing at Southwark Crown Court Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023
David Carrick criminal inquiry to continue after his imprisonment Detectives seek evidence of further offending by serial rapist, who is due to be sentenced this week The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023
Former Met officer and prolific rapist David Carrick facing jail for sex attacks The sexual predator will be sentenced in a two-day hearing at Southwark Crown Court. The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Under 2% of complaints about Police Scotland officers led to management action Just 63 out of more than 4,000 complaints made against officers between October 2021 and October 2022 were resolved by action from seniors on the force. Daily Record · Feb 5, 2023
Met let down victims of David Carrick, assistant police commissioner says Sacked officer David Carrick, 48, is to be sentenced after admitting 49 criminal charges – including 24 counts of rape against 12 women over 18 years. The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Met apologies to David Carrick victims ahead of sentencing as new details of his crimes is set to be revealed A Scotland Yard chief has apologised to the victims of David Carrick saying the armed officer “should never have been” in the police. Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2023
Hundreds of UK officers should never have been appointed, says police watchdog HM inspector of constabulary Matt Parr says entrants include those with links to criminality, and misogynists The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023
Hundreds of 'red flag' people who should be banned have joined police, says HMIC He said one in 10 of the officers his team looked at should never have made it through vetting Wales Online · Feb 5, 2023
Hundreds have joined police who should not have been allowed – inspector HM Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr said many officers had failed to declare ‘big red flags’. The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Victim of Met Police rapist David Carrick says he released snakes to terrify her Darciane Nunes Da Silva has bravely waived her anonymity to encourage other victims to come forward. Daily Record · Feb 4, 2023
Victim of Met Police sex predator says she wants him to spend 40 years in jail Darciane Nunes Da Silva, 43, has waived her anonymity as she believes that there are more victims of David Carrick who have yet to come forward. The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2023
'Something rotten in culture and structures' of policing, says Bishop of Manchester His comments follows the conviction of serial rapist David Carrick and orders to tighten police vetting Manchester Evening News · Feb 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023 Something ‘rotten’ in policing, warns bishop following scandals The Bishop of Manchester said the spate of shocking revelations involving rogue officers was about ‘more than a series of bad apples’.
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2023 Met Police ‘invites officers with misconduct records to return to the force’ Force says all those rejoining after retirement under scheme are fully vetted
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2023 ‘When I saw the gun I froze’: David Carrick victim recalls rape ordeal Twenty years ago, Alice was raped by the Met police officer. In an exclusive interview she relives the attack, the aftermath, and why giving evidence has helped her ‘move forward’
The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023 Public trust in police revealed amid wave of misogyny and sexual violence scandals Exclusive: Majority of people unhappy with government’s response to policing scandals
Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2023 Home Secretary: Have your say on inquiry into the Met after ‘despicable’ Carrick case Londoners are being urged to have their say on the shape of the policing inquiry after the appalling crimes committed by shamed Met PC David Carrick.
Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023 Met Police officer reveals she was raped by ‘monster’ David Carrick two decades ago Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley praises officer for opening up about her ordeal
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 Vetting of officers should be done by independent body, police chief suggests Marc Jones, chairman of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said policing ‘has a huge amount of work to do’.
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 98 GMP officers under investigation or awaiting sexual misconduct hearing Deputy mayor Kate Green said there were 16 officers awaiting hearings in respect of sexual misconduct.
Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2023 Almost 100 GMP officers currently under investigation over sexual misconduct allegations The figures were revealed a week on from ex-Met police officer David Carrick admitting to 49 offences, including 24 counts of rape
Liverpool Echo · Jan 26, 2023 'Trust and confidence' major issue in light of police scandal Merseyside Police chief constable Serena Kennedy said building trust was a key priority
Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023 One in 10 cops should not have got through the vetting stage, police watchdog says Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr said this morning that this is a 'problem that is widespread' and 'historic'