Elite Metropolitan police officer David Carrick revealed as serial rapist

Carrick, 48, carried out more than 40 attacks over 17 years, despite force being told repeatedly of allegations

A Metropolitan police officer has been revealed as a serial rapist who committed more than 40 attacks, despite the force being told of repeated allegations over two decades that he was a threat to women.

PC David Carrick, an armed officer in the parliamentary and diplomatic protection command, admitted on Monday to more than 43 counts – some detailing multiple offences, against 12 women.

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