David Carrick, a former Metropolitan Police officer convicted of 85 rapes and serious assaults, may face additional charges as more women come forward with allegations against him. Carrick, who was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 30 years in 2023, is accused of using his position as a police officer to prey on women over a span of 17 years.
Carrick’s conviction last year revealed a horrifying pattern of abuse, with him exploiting his role in law enforcement to intimidate and control his victims.
He even went so far as to tell one woman, “I am the law,” to reinforce his power over her.
His crimes targeted at least 12 women, but since his conviction, more than 10 individuals have reportedly provided police with new information.
Hertfordshire Police confirmed that they have compiled a case file that includes these new allegations, and it has been handed over to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for consideration of further charges.
“A case file has been prepared to include the new allegations where the victims wished to proceed with a criminal investigation. This file has now been passed to the CPS for consideration for further charges to be brought against David Carrick. Specialist officers continue to support the new victims,” said a spokesperson for the police.
The Metropolitan Police has faced severe criticism and was forced to apologize after it was revealed that Carrick had been on their radar for nine separate incidents before he was finally charged in 2021. These incidents included allegations of rape, domestic violence, and even burglary. Despite this, Carrick was repeatedly cleared by the Met’s anti-corruption department, raising serious questions about the handling of complaints against him.
As a result, an investigation has been launched into the actions of senior officers who were responsible for overseeing these complaints. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is currently probing 12 serving and former officers, including a former superintendent, two detective chief inspectors, and a detective inspector, for their roles in how Carrick’s misconduct was handled.
During Carrick’s sentencing in February 2023, Justice Cheema-Grubb condemned his actions, stating that he behaved as if he was “untouchable” and used his police position to take “monstrous advantage of women.”
The judge’s words echoed the sentiments of the many women whose lives were shattered by Carrick’s abuse.
One of Carrick’s victims, who endured rape, abuse, and control at his hands, spoke out after the sentencing, expressing relief that he would no longer be a threat to others. However, she also criticized the police for their failure to stop him sooner.
“I am relieved to know he won’t be posing a danger to anyone else. He is a beast, and he will be kept in an enclosure,” she said.
She added, “But it is shameful that the ones who were in charge of his vetting are responsible in a way, as he used the cover of the police. Yes, it was him who hurt us, but it was they who didn’t stop him in the first place, despite many chances. It was their job to vet him. But they let him carry on and abuse so many more of us.”