A man has been jailed for life for a minimum of 30 years after pleading guilty to 24 counts of rape and 25 other offences which were carried out, over the space of 18 years, while he was a serving Metropolitan Police officer. David Carrick, 48, was sentenced to serve a minimum of 30 years…
Serial Rapist David Carrick Jailed for Life for ‘Violent and Brutal’ Crimes Committed While Serving in Met Police
UK Plan to Clamp Down on ‘Disruptive Protests’ Suffers Defeats in House of Lords
The House of Lords has inflicted a number of defeats on the UK government over its plans to clamp down on “disruptive protests.” The UK government on Jan. 16 announced plans to give police more powers to tackle “disruptive protests” such as those organised by climate activists, allowing officers to intervene before protests become highly…
2 or 3 Officers to Face Criminal Charges Each Week, Met Police Chief Says
Two or three Metropolitan Police officers are expected to appear in court each week to face criminal charges in the coming months, Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said. Rowley told the Police and Crime Committee of the London Assembly on Wednesday that more “painful stories” will emerge as the force moves to remove hundreds of…
UK Police Arrest More Than 170 in Crackdown on Serious Crime
British police made more than 170 arrests during a three-day crackdown intended to take drugs and weapons off the streets. According to the Metropolitan Police, more than 1,200 officers from several police forces took part in the operation on Jan. 17–19, resulting in 179 arrests, the recovery of 30 knives and other weapons, 40 drug…
UK Police Chiefs Told to Check All Officers by End of March After Carrick Case
Police forces in England and Wales have been told they must complete checks on all their officers and staff by March 31, after a serving Metropolitan Police officer admitted to dozens of counts of rape and other offences. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) wrote to chief constables on Friday, telling them they must conduct…
Two Retired Metropolitan Police Officers Charged Over Child Sex Abuse Images
Two retired officers with the Metropolitan Police have been charged with offences in relation to child sex abuse images following the death of a serving chief inspector who was found dead last week. Jack Addis, 63, and Jeremy Laxton, 62, will appear at Westminster magistrates court next month. Both are understood to have left the…
UK Police Arrest Man Over Uranium Found at Heathrow Airport
A man has been arrested under terrorism laws after traces of uranium were found in a cargo package at Heathrow Airport, police said. Uranium was detected in a package at the airport on Dec. 29, London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed on Jan. 11. The man, who is in his 60s, was arrested after counter-terror officers searched…
UK Police Officer Who Served Alongside Wayne Couzens Admits to 24 Rapes and Multiple Sex Offences
A serving Metropolitan Police officer who worked alongside rapist and murderer Wayne Couzens, has admitted 24 counts of rape and 25 other offences which were carried out over the space of 18 years. PC David Carrick, 48, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to four counts of rape, false imprisonment, and indecent…
Met Police Chief Outlines Sweeping Reforms Following Damning Review
The chief of London’s Metropolitan Police force has outlined sweeping plans for reform following a damning report on policing in the British capital. Sir Mark Rowley, who became Met commissioner in September last year, said on Tuesday that the force “must change.” But he added that the force already has “a practical plan for turning…
Metropolitan Police Chief Says London Is ‘Fantastically Safe’ as Homicide Rate Drops
The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has announced a drop in homicide rates and said London is a “fantastically safe” city. Rowley said: “London is a fantastically safe global city. Of course no city’s perfect, but if you look at crime rates … it’s a safe place to live and work and…
US News
RSS Error: A feed could not be found at `https://www.theepochtimes.com/c-us/feed`; the status code is `200` and content-type is `text/html; charset=utf-8`