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Former Met Officer Convicted of Rape After Serving in Same Unit as Wayne Couzens
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Conviction and Charges
A Southwark Crown Court jury found former Metropolitan Police officer Mark Tyrrell, 57, guilty of one count of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of perverting the course of justice. He was cleared of an additional count of rape, four counts of assault by penetration and eight counts of sexual assault. The conviction also includes a guilty plea to perverting the course of justice by attempting to delete messages with the victim. He is scheduled to be sentenced on 16 December.
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Background and Unit Connection
Tyrrell had been attached to the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, the same Met unit where convicted rapists Wayne Couzens and David Carrick previously served. The unit provides protection for senior officials and foreign dignitaries. Tyrrell resigned from the force in September 2023 after his arrest and suspension.
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Data and Statistics
- Convicted counts: 1 rape, 3 sexual assaults, 1 perverting the course of justice.
- Acquitted counts: 1 rape, 4 assaults by penetration, 8 sexual assaults.
- Sentencing date: 16 December (scheduled).
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Verbatim Quote
- “We remain appalled that someone like this was serving within our organisation and it is right he has been brought to justice.” — Dominique Burrell — Dominique Burrell, Independent
*All information is drawn from court proceedings and statements made by the officials named above.*