Crime & Justice
Met detective raped by David Carrick demands Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley's resignation
October 23, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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3 reports · over 5 hours
TGThe Guardian
Detective raped by fellow officer David Carrick calls on Met chief to resign
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BNBBC News
Watch: Met chief Rowley not fit for job, says detective raped by colleague
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Met detective raped by fellow officer says police handling 'like being raped all over again'
(opens the publisher’s site)Detective Linda Williams, raped by officer David Carrick in 2004, has settled her civil case and publicly demanded Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley's resignation.
- Williams settled her civil claim against the Metropolitan Police for an undisclosed six-figure sum without the force admitting liability.
- Williams said the Met's handling of her case felt "like being raped all over again" and that she would not report a future rape to the force.
- Williams called on Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to resign, saying he has failed to change police culture as promised.
- A Met spokesperson said the force regretted missed opportunities and that Rowley has asked to meet Williams again.