On November 19, 2025, former Metropolitan Police officer and convicted serial rapist David Carrick was found guilty of further sexual offences at Luton Crown Court, including the indecent assault of a 12-year-old girl in the early 1990s and the rape of a former partner in 2019. The 50-year-old, already serving a minimum 32-year prison term for 71 prior sexual offences committed over 17 years, now faces additional sentencing for these crimes, which prosecutors described as part of a "horrific" pattern of offending spanning 35 years.Carrick, who served in the Met's Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, admitted to the charges last month after initially denying them. The new convictions stem from reports made after his 2023 sentencing, where he was jailed for life with a minimum of 30 years for raping and abusing multiple women while abusing his position of authority. Prosecutors highlighted how Carrick's role as an armed officer enabled his predatory behavior, with victims coming forward following widespread media coverage of his earlier case.The court heard that the child victim was assaulted when Carrick was a teenager, marking some of his earliest known offences. The rape of his ex-partner occurred shortly before his arrest in 2021, adding to the timeline of abuse that has shocked the UK and prompted internal reviews within the Metropolitan Police. Sentencing for these latest convictions is scheduled for January 2026, where the judge may extend his existing term.
This development has reignited calls for police reform, with critics pointing to missed opportunities to stop Carrick earlier despite multiple complaints against him over the years. The case underscores ongoing issues of vetting and accountability in UK law enforcement, following similar scandals involving officers like Wayne Couzens.