Detective raped by fellow officer David Carrick calls on Met chief to resign

The Guardian · 10/23/2026, 9:42:28 AM

Linda Williams, who was attacked in 2004, says force’s handling of her case was ‘like being raped all over again’ A detective who was raped by the former Scotland Yard officer David Carrick has called for the head of the Metropolitan police to resign, saying the handling of her case was “like being raped all over again”. Linda Williams, 60, who has waived her right to anonymity, was attacked by Carrick in 2004. She launched a legal case against the Met for failing to protect her against the serial rapist, and has now settled for an undisclosed six-figure sum without the force admitting liability. Continue reading...