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Police Forces Under Fire: 17 Investigated for Sexual Offenses

3/3/2026

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Since the murder of Sarah Everard in 2021, 17 of England and Wales' 43 police forces have confirmed inquiries into officers for rape and sexual offences.
A Sky News investigation found that more than a quarter of officers under investigation continued to work without restrictions.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said the force has removed 1,500 officers in three years and better policing might have prevented Everard's murder.

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Since the murder of Sarah Everard in 2021, 17 of England and Wales' 43 police forces have confirmed inquiries into officers for rape and sexual offences.
A Sky News investigation found that more than a quarter of officers under investigation continued to work without restrictions.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said the force has removed 1,500 officers in three years and better policing might have prevented Everard's murder.