David Carrick: Police watchdog probes 10 officers’ handling of complaints against prolific rapist cop
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The police watchdog is investigating 10 current and former officers over the handling of complaints against serial Met Police rapist David Carrick, which could have stopped him earlier. IOPC regional director Mel Palmer said: “After carrying out an initial scoping review of police handling of allegations against Carrick earlier this year, we made the decision to launch investigations into multiple alleged failings of police officers and staff who assessed and/or investigated allegations made against him. open image in gallery Then-Met Pc Carrick was unmasked as one of the UK’s worst sex offenders last year when he was convicted of 49 offences including 24 rapes “From our scoping review, we’ve also identified a number of learning opportunities for individual forces as well as national recommendations which we are currently progressing.” During his sentencing in February, the judge said Carrick’s conviction represented “a spectacular downfall for a man charged with upholding the law”. In the case of one of Carrick’s victims, the former Met Police officer locked her in the cupboard for ordering a jumper he did not give her permission to purchase.