Don’t tell me that David Carrick’s crimes were ‘unbelievable’. The problem is victims aren’t believed | Marina Hyde

Another criminally misogynist police officer pleads guilty, and officials voice surprise. No wonder women feel betrayed

In July 2021, a man pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Everard, which he had carried out while serving as a Metropolitan police officer. He had already pleaded guilty to her kidnap and rape. The then Met chief, Cressida Dick, stood on the steps of the Old Bailey and declared: Everyone in policing feels betrayed."

And yet, did they? That very same month - the same month - an allegation of rape was made against David Carrick. This allegation led to Carrick's arrest. But that arrest, for alleged rape - alleged rape - did not even lead to Carrick's suspension. It led only to his being put on restricted duties.