# Detective Demands Met Commissioner's Resignation After Carrick Rape Settlement

> Detective Constable Linda Williams calls for Sir Mark Rowley to step down, citing the Met's handling of her civil claim over being raped by former officer David Carrick.

By PrimaryBrief newsroom · Published 2026-10-26T17:41:18.265239Z
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Detective Constable Linda Williams, a serving Metropolitan Police officer, has publicly called for the resignation of Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, following her six-figure settlement in a civil claim against the force [3][5][6]. Williams, who waived her anonymity, alleged that the Metropolitan Police failed to protect her from serial rapist and former officer David Carrick, who raped her in 2004 [3][5][8]. She described the Met's handling of her civil case as “devastating” and likened it to being “raped all over again,” stating it drove her to contemplate suicide [6][8][9].

This public demand for new leadership underscores the ongoing crisis of confidence in the Metropolitan Police's commitment to reform and its ability to handle sexual assault cases and internal misconduct effectively. Williams believes fundamental change requires new leadership to address the force's cultural issues [5][22].

## What the Records Show

Linda Williams, 60, was attacked by David Carrick in 2004 [3][8][10]. Carrick, an armed officer, joined the Met in 2001 and committed crimes between at least 1989 and 2021 [1][2]. He later pleaded guilty to 49 charges, including 24 counts of rape against 12 women [1][2][4]. Carrick received multiple life sentences, including 37 life sentences [6][8].

Williams did not report the rape in 2004, stating that the Met’s prevailing culture would have jeopardized her career and ensured Carrick’s impunity [5][6][20]. She explained that she would have been “the officer who alleged I had been raped by a fellow officer” without the support of colleagues [9]. She reported the attack in 2021, after Carrick was charged in another case [3][8]. Her civil claim against the Met argued that the force failed to protect her and that its institutional environment prevented her from reporting the rape earlier [5][8]. The claim was settled for a six-figure sum, with the Metropolitan Police paying compensation without admitting liability [6][8][10]. Williams stated that 90% of her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was attributable to the Met’s actions, with only 10% from Carrick’s attack [8][15]. Williams believes that fundamental change within the Met necessitates new leadership [3][5][22].

## The Timeline

David Carrick joined the Metropolitan Police in 2001 [1][2]. His crimes spanned from 1989 to 2021 [2]. In 2004, Carrick raped Linda Williams [3][10]. Between 2000 and 2021, the Met Police acknowledged nine “missed opportunities” to address Carrick’s behavior, despite various allegations against him [1][12][13]. Williams reported the rape in 2021 [3][8]. Sir Mark Rowley took office as Met Commissioner in 2022, pledging reform [5][18]. In 2023, Carrick was jailed for his sexual offenses [3]. A report that same year found the Met to be institutionally misogynistic [5][8]. Williams publicly called for Commissioner Rowley's resignation after settling her civil claim [3][6][23].

## What Changed and For Whom

Linda Williams, a Detective Constable, decided to waive her anonymity to speak out [8][9]. She stated that the lengthy legal proceedings were “horrific” and left her contemplating suicide [8][21]. Despite the financial settlement, she feels that little has changed in the force's culture and stated, “If I was raped tomorrow, I wouldn't report it,” citing a perceived lack of empathy and support from the police [16][21]. Sir Mark Rowley assumed leadership of the Met in 2022. He took office during a period of intense scrutiny and pledged to reform the force [5][16].

## What the Subject Has Said Publicly

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police acknowledged “serious flaws” in past investigations, stating, “we did not spot his pattern of abusive behaviour” [8][15]. The spokesperson expressed regret for these missed opportunities and recognized the “unique and additional impact on DC Linda Williams, whose exposure to Carrick came as a result of her being a Met officer” [8][17]. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has not directly responded to Williams's call for his resignation, but he has pledged to overhaul the troubled force since taking office in 2022 [5][18]. He previously stated he would not use the labels of institutionally racist, misogynistic, and homophobic for the force, despite the Casey report’s findings [8].

## What We Could Not Confirm

We could not confirm if Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley plans to address Detective Constable Linda Williams's specific call for his resignation. We also could not confirm the exact amount of the six-figure settlement received by Williams.

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1. (February 07 2023) A former London police officer was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years for raping and sexually assaulting a dozen women over a 17-year period. David Carrick, 48, admitted last month he was a serial rapist in what prosecutors described as one of the most shocking cases involving a serving police officer. Carrick, who joined the Metropolitan Police force in 2001, pleaded guilty to 49 offences, including 24 counts of rape, and charges including  (cbc.ca) — https://cbc.ca/
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21. (October 23 2026) Detective Constable Linda Williams, 60, was attacked by Carrick in 2004. She later brought a civil claim against the Metropolitan Police for failing to protect her from the serial sex offender. The case has now been settled for an undisclosed six-figure sum, with the force paying compensation without admitting liability, The Guardian reported. Williams told the BBC that the lengthy legal proceedings had been “horrific” and left her contemplating suicide. She said the “worst thi (indiatimes.com) — https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQGctWydgq4nmr06J4AvInnjFkyc3RJROkREU8XEJLtqvSUX4cVTr4SQPMTtkEI2r9Dl2Yz5ZE1vSCCw0mqHkg2KsaqqxdProVj9KmxOi3mEujf-DENLQy3Vbx5YdS7GujjSIrD7vCfjORIYTOG8F6EddHPjyUwy5LfkTUjXMRiw0U8ToEUnwV2BKfAubHMk5_RLihEDtY5kWXABrjgIn3-AEpNCAi8a7rJyAY0ppcwKbx864uvxchqkTaWq1E-JH0U1MXlILlI-DAewGGi7yi0vDDD44w==
22. (October 23 2026) A Metropolitan Police detective, who was raped by a fellow officer, has told the BBC that Scotland Yard's handling of her case was "like being raped all over again". Det Con Linda Williams was attacked in 2004 by PC David Carrick - a serial abuser jailed for life in 2023 for sexual offences against her and 11 other women. Linda has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because of the attack and sought damages from the Met for failing to protect her from Carrick. The lengthy civ (the-star.co.ke) — https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQEFNcrS7VZhbq5Uv_YeP_Q5nEUHpbBvZBa3jjd6PNLtd2ccmKn-_x6Pvx3Ft0TXIeVLZQo4K-VouaBSP1WLiA9gT89PK3tpihLF0cfm5dkSxXJ2q-kPtCS3WzCZA_eqtKOtM2MyyNajmEOfSM4C8WbTSAj75AULJoAoT0wncyTtbiCByoRZduad5Rxw2cgyxTTCsl1oFN1bBIn8Udnt-UCRmUkEhU3jYrwXy9v-eUrxwWzyITtzn6-c
23. (October 23 2026) Detective constable Linda Williams, raped by fellow officer David Carrick in 2004, has waived her right to anonymity to demand Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley resign over her treatment. Alex and Jordan discuss her civil fight with the force, the Met's refusal to accept liability, and why she says she no longer trusts her own police.
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24. (October 24 2026) DETECTIVE Constable Linda Williams showed immense courage in speaking out about Scotland Yard's handling of her rape in 2004 by fellow officer and serial sex predator David Carrick. ... Linda said she didn't report that attack for years due to what she claimed was a sexist culture at the Metropolitan Police, despite serving as a rape investigation officer. This story is from the October 24, 2026 edition of Daily Mirror UK. Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curate (magzter.com) — https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQEZMH225MHL7H1On-t19fqj43kbwMN5Hs_qPgmeXFE6Vkb_sgwKmmnc5K7Yxkbr9tWdXO8n0qgxCrSpc6nU1JpdqrFt3LjvRALLzgWCgqCVTm4thwsnw8bmLHKxay18vPxqiqaS7SncDqHmap2tOBipyNviDf-5tnzUDWUsjhNs4e8bVWduew3OSA==
25. (October 23 2026) Detective Linda Williams has settled her civil claim against the Metropolitan Police over its handling of her case, without the force admitting liability. She is calling for Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to resign. NewsDrop-ID: ND-GB-744f3004191b4d09b51a702e110331ca Synthetic narration. Images are illustrative. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckdd83dz0153o https://twaslnews1.twaslnews.com/6451031/ https://uk.news.yahoo.com/david-carrick-rape-victim-calls-060607580.htm (youtube.com) — https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQHF5IMhZKDMIcg_2y0CLB1zDlRwIYerM22k7gx9iSe3s0-56YqgpV2pG69YKkJndyWfETp3rk2Dd563_FTd2q1PFc5epDi_0CLtgX0cMnGpOfUnwDnTqW4V-Ds7jit9izcWuhaz0g==
26. (October 23 2026) Linda Williams spent her career investigating sexual violence as a Metropolitan Police detective. But when fellow officer David Carrick raped her in 2004, she said fear of professional consequences kept her from reporting the attack. Years later, after coming forward, she found herself fighting the force she had served overcompensation for the psychological harm she suffered. Williams says the Metropolitan Police's handling of her compensation claim, particularly lawyers' quest (ibtimes.sg) — https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQFcuV5tJBBTj3Tj0EBX2iDfKYpBsSBI0X_bItKY6JOvH6eawbExfHefR5BzQZuoGw31VstcGctamWtKP9TU06pOqlFqRoxnhFe3zKsw1CVIJpqBLDnnMp9YXW4hwnnpHCQOusnRehnCauWCH-sBDziaE5fIJVrjN6BaUW9rgj01qkIG1G4OpXjDdiLe2Mmp-MLGN5SRiT8kHjNpTT1kwvENPbeqnhIrvn_XbOt0Z62ymHhX6iY=
27. (October 23 2026) A POLICE officer raped by David Carrick has called for Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to resign after receiving a six-figure settlement. Linda Williams, 60, was attacked by the former armed officer, who is serving 37 life sentences for attacks on more than a dozen women, in 2004. Ms Williams said the Met's treatment of her legal claim was “devastating” and drove her to contemplate suicide. The case was settled without the force admitting liability. She said she could not repo (morningstaronline.co.uk) — https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQEcJRPSxKHP9f0mAVSedNZiP1nU-ioyBx2jGp70zLrO1b2WSx-GsN70PeEly2DHBgcNB7tzwUKGe0XhzDdWyqEjdiAbrs7kfaV2aUaRZhoAmdtmkIghhbQ3IZ2E-cofw0g-w6A7JJ1qkIGxU6J8C5m0kaRjuxrThIoS_9if9r-imaz1lx1MECST8H92Ci0DrRZZjlcB0JPS7chV-akijQORD1nDrj_HqSpwaLA=
28. (October 23 2026) Officer Linda Williams has called the way she was treated by the Met throughout her legal claim "devastating" and says it nearly drove her to suicide.
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(October 23 2026) A police officer raped by David Carrick has called for Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to resign after receiving a six-figure settlement from the force. Linda Williams, 60, who has bravely waived her right to anonymity, was attacked by serial rapist and former officer Carrick in 2004. Carric (mirror.co.uk) — https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQFEtgrESggPjoz-wry1bG_a2KHLp-0ABQlL9E-JXAOI3N0lvXQPJ6QOKOsEaWJr2ArXQy_bmK7zvW6ZJEZigata0FcwscyfwUqCOg09w-JKbMfcN9f25HLB4NILyiqpRxEVjxhewl4DLStqjadr8L4nSWcZ5QDdgR5GbNKQwAcei3ji4N5f
29. (October 23 2026) A police detective raped by fellow officer and notorious sexual predator David Carrick has called for the head of the Metropolitan Police to resign. Linda Williams, 60, was attacked by Carrick in 2004 and recently received a six-figure payout from the London force. Carrick, 51, an armed officer with the Met, is serving 37 life sentences as one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders. He was jailed for at least 30 years in 2023 for a "catalogue of violent and brutal sexual offe (fosse107.co.uk) — https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQHFwRlMjtMID5OYTiqjopAEELAdisv67AurzRVj3m3pLPxnjnMTy0P5locsvTjtYD4rgg7ZThOeenyLJYn_Z5mTJm8ZVJZkdAwVGmTGeZMvcd6xDYThz9kkLsBMjqdgXYve4BK0Rp7Pp0rqX8w-dk9gbmnTaIiv8rE7ClsVsOV70m_1Oe3a2InbTiHV9vYATqApjr_0K_fI6RE072dLuF0pBDA-t684xPhN
30. (October 23 2026) Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women. ... A Metropolitan Police detective, who was raped by a fellow officer, has told the BBC that Scotland Yard's handling of her case was "like being raped all over again". Det Con Linda Williams was attacked in 2004 by PC David Carrick - a serial abuser jailed for life in 2023 for sexual offences against her and 11 other women. Linda has post-traumatic stress disorder becaus (headtopics.com) — https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQGz0HtEzxCpBfnPmp-moj3t9Xq_89LsECh-APJAg0B7XLGuwErDg-gDIKClPiS9nPxCyotC4hpLgtYVbSzPFHK0uRWnh1WjrcRGFrvF719qNfs9nfXKfuG3O2b_UbZR-HACzI0MVN4MDYd0I1uBhz4pkLm_1g2Bt0CBc5ym5bSTf_zFc9LPnCDquvu5i_zGKSxMuF2NLO4Z91LNs9g=
31. (October 23 2026) A police officer who was raped by David Carrick has called for Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to resign after receiving a six-figure settlement from the force. Linda Williams, 60, who has waived her right to anonymity, was attacked by serial rapist and former officer Carrick in 2004. Carrick, 51, who previously served as an armed officer in the Met, is one of the country's worst ever sex offenders and is currently serving 37 life sentences after attacking more (falmouthpacket.co.uk) — https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQEFu5x3T5tN77llTEkHAvcjklXiRez50_Wu_rSPkgZ_el_dCDwzUaNE_PfJs2Nuq482aclpE8QGk3XJCnL6aZBvD4j8WWzksOT018OSUDlrtr4MwjTGwr-S8EmrBYXBt0W93rVfBeuidlyNdSVEWx14zhUr_QgtxZlOSQ9A9s6rTwAGL_4ur0AJ3sBklM7wLYCWN3BuHNHNyYqtkMgEYZSEhtqoL4NaQ01SP4jGi4hAR8ZTBO-rmQ==
32. (October 24 2026) 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 (magzter.com) — https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQHn8K8VZbLbGDTrK0kX6E339QJAX-qJ2RFSVUVwggYYriqwSBi--4xz-0qBY1ejq_FgntiCUV9GpAaOmZ3Aoy91vSvSP04Z2Va8ry_JH7YAfCUNkGmxEMqqcJrI7_UwrN9g8SGHY6Rcj5tLNyAlgjoHpgxdytAxxdUamJxq1pUPjkeBKFENlRMS307FnE-1TbhC-SkJ4kXXJcieAmjkf4ps2hB51Zb9wYom0-MRk7Y2bG2hNUM_5Yg==
33. (October 23 2026) A Met spokesperson said: “Serious flaws in the way we approached such investigations at the time meant we did not spot his pattern of abusive behaviour. “As a result, we missed opportunities to pursue him through the misconduct process. We deeply regret this. We recognise the unique and additional impact on DC Linda Williams, whose exposure to Carrick came as a result of her being a Met officer.
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(October 23 2026) Williams brought a civil case against the Met seeking damages (theguardian.com) — https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQFTiAc_g_amJnxZhVEMqm_Pf3oJamWTknzfWMo_01UkOcJcC-vHilb5AH1BBlHOVvuJrifRwcJgOcCcOK_1VFpzO6kxdA3JEK1TEtdL4a-mRElLqcgxCcCKKLJAVjvvrw9ElPQp7ia3JqsIgfHubCmaC0yU1JRZc256zN0y8xnRZarv5N-3Ztnshc2V860JvX0Chl8UXXAqduwdFPPYnEBeGVHazOX57RMsqsQVJMkAqyoXFhFsLA==