David Carrick: Wiltshire Police investigated 2016 allegations

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Legend,

David Carrick, who worked for the Met Police, ‘cast a dark shadow over the police’, according to IOPC

A police force is being investigated after concerns were raised over its handling of allegations made in 2016 about serial rapist David Carrick.

Chief Constable Catherine Roper voluntarily referred the Wiltshire force to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Ms Roper said the IOPC Fund’s investigation related to sexual offenses in 2016.

She said the force could not comment on the details of the allegations until the investigation is complete.

The IOPC said it had “recently launched” an independent investigation into “concerns that Wiltshire police failed to properly investigate a report made against Carrick in 2016”.

“Our investigation began following a forcible willful conduct referral,” he said.

“This was the first time we were made aware of this matter and the investigation is in its early stages.”

IOPC Regional Director Mel Palmer said: “David Carrick’s horrific offense, which occurred over almost two decades while he remained a police officer, has shocked the public and cast a dark shadow over the police.”

The 48-year-old, who committed most of his crimes in Hertfordshire and some in Wiltshire, admitted 49 counts, including 24 counts of rape against 12 women.

Ms Roper said: “I can confirm that we have made a voluntary referral to the IOPC Fund regarding the allegations made to us in 2016.

“These allegations related to non-recent sexual offences.

“The IOPC Fund has decided to independently investigate this matter and as such we are unable to comment further on the details of these allegations at this time.”

She added that the force was “fully engaged with the IOPC Fund” and welcomed the scrutiny, which was “fundamental in cases which have understandably undermined public trust”.

The watchdog said it found enough evidence to start four separate investigations.

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