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Detective Faces Misconduct Hearing Over Serial Rapist Case

3/17/2026

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Detective Sergeant Ray Mackennon of the Metropolitan Police faces allegations of failing to oversee an investigation into serial rapist David Carrick.
The misconduct hearing revealed unconscious bias related to the victim’s race and sex during the ongoing process.
Mr. Saunders, representing the appropriate authority, argued Mackennon's actions could amount to gross misconduct and lead to his dismissal.

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Story summary

Detective Sergeant Ray Mackennon of the Metropolitan Police faces allegations of failing to oversee an investigation into serial rapist David Carrick.
The misconduct hearing revealed unconscious bias related to the victim’s race and sex during the ongoing process.
Mr. Saunders, representing the appropriate authority, argued Mackennon's actions could amount to gross misconduct and lead to his dismissal.