Sarah Everard’s family praised for ‘extraordinary dignity’ five years on from her murder

• Five years ago, Sarah Everard was murdered by serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens, who used his position to abduct and kill her, profoundly betraying public trust.
• Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley expressed deep sorrow for the "senseless and devastating murder" and the "unimaginable harm" caused to Sarah's family and public confidence.
• The case led to the unmasking of other police predators, including serial rapist David Carrick, and prompted damning reviews highlighting institutional failures within the Met.
• Sir Mark Rowley acknowledged the Met's ongoing efforts to reform, including sacking or removing 1,500 officers and staff, but warned of remaining "toxic networks."
• Both Sir Mark Rowley and London Mayor Sadiq Khan reiterated their commitment to tackling violence against women and girls and restoring trust in policing, recognising there is "much more work to do."

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‘Extraordinary dignity’ of Sarah Everard’s family hailed five years after death