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

The Guardian reports: Linda Williams says police force’s handling of her attack in 2004 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.

This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include David Carrick, Met and Linda Williams.

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Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

23 Oct 2026, 15:12 IST

Key names

David Carrick, Met, Linda Williams, Scotland Yard

Section

World

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