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Ex-Police Officer Carrick Convicted of New Sex Crimes

11/19/2025

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Summary

Story summary

David Carrick, a former Metropolitan Police officer and convicted sex offender, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of additional crimes, including molesting a 12-year-old girl and raping an ex-partner.
The verdict covers two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault arising from incidents between 2014 and 2019.
Earlier, he received 36 life sentences in 2023 for 71 sexual crimes against 12 women.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick was sentenced to 36 life terms for 71 sexual offenses against 12 women, revealing systemic issues within the police force. A 2021 report indicated that 1 in 10 officers faced misconduct allegations, raising urgent calls for police reform and accountability, particularly in light of previous scandals like the 2011 phone-hacking incident.

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Story summary

David Carrick, a former Metropolitan Police officer and convicted sex offender, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of additional crimes, including molesting a 12-year-old girl and raping an ex-partner.
The verdict covers two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault arising from incidents between 2014 and 2019.
Earlier, he received 36 life sentences in 2023 for 71 sexual crimes against 12 women.

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