Met Police in Crisis: 800 Officers Under Investigation for Sexual Abuse
The Met Police are in turmoil as they probe 1,000 sexual and domestic abuse claims involving around 800 officers. This shocking revelation comes after PC David Carrick admitted guilt to 49 charges, including dozens of rapes.
Top Cop Sir Mark Rowley Issues Apology to Victims
Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley didn’t hold back, admitting the force “messed up” badly. He said, “He should not have been a cop.”
“We haven’t applied the same sense of ruthlessness to guarding our own integrity that we routinely apply to confronting criminals,” Sir Mark confessed. “We failed as investigators by not being intrusive enough. We failed as leaders by not acting decisively against this prolonged misogyny.”
Rowley apologised sincerely to Carrick’s victims and to all women who feel let down by the force. Since taking charge four months ago, he vowed a crackdown on corruption is under way.
Root and Branch Reform Underway
- All 45,000 Met officers and staff face rechecks for hidden offences.
- A new anti-corruption and abuse command launched, boosted by 30% more officers.
- 250 fresh lines of investigation opened, with proactive probes into suspect officers ramped up.
- New leadership installed to overhaul the force’s integrity.
Rowley promised a full personnel review will be complete by the end of March, with reports expected to be shared with the Home Secretary and the Mayor.
Baroness Casey Demands Deep Dive Investigation
Baroness Casey, overseeing a review of the Met’s culture, pushed for a full investigation into Carrick’s shocking crimes. She urged expanding Lady Elish Angiolini’s current probe into the Sarah Everard case to include Carrick’s actions.
“Any investigation must look at how the Met and other forces missed Carrick’s behaviour and failed to stop him long before he was arrested,” Baroness Casey said. “If expansion isn’t possible, I am prepared to lead a separate inquiry.”
The scale of the scandal and admitted systemic failures have left the Met under intense scrutiny — and the police watchdogs with a hefty task to rebuild trust fast.
