Elite Metropolitan police officer David Carrick revealed as serial rapist

Carrick, 48, carried out more than 71 offences over 17 years, despite force being told repeatedly of allegations

A Metropolitan police officer has been revealed as a serial rapist who committed more than 71 serious sexual offences, despite the force being told of repeated allegations over two decades that he was a threat to women.

PC David Carrick, an armed officer in the parliamentary and diplomatic protection command, admitted on Monday to 49 counts – some detailing multiple offences, against 12 women.