Detective raped by fellow officer David Carrick calls on Met chief to resign
A former detective who was raped by serial offender David Carrick is calling for the resignation of the Metropolitan Police commissioner. She claims the force's handling of her civil case was traumatic and lacked empathy, further victimizing her.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing institutional failures and cultural issues within the UK's largest police force regarding the treatment of sexual assault survivors.
The Metropolitan police commissioner Mark Rowley. The Metropolitan police commissioner Mark Rowley. Metropolitan police Detective raped by fellow officer David Carrick calls on Met chief to resign Linda Williams, who was attacked in 2004, says force’s handling of her case was ‘like being raped all over again’
Prefer the Guardian on Google A detective who was raped by the former Scotland Yard officer David Carrick has called for the head of the Metropolitan police to resign, saying the handling of her case was “like being raped all over again”.
Linda Williams, 60, who has waived her right to anonymity, was attacked by Carrick in 2004. She launched a legal case against the Met for failing to protect her against the serial rapist, and has now settled for an undisclosed six-figure sum without the force admitting liability.
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