One of Greater Manchester's leading police officers insists cops who abuse their position of power will be 'rooted out and sacked'. It comes after the Metropolitan Police sacked 48-year-old David Carrick, who has admitted dozens of rape and sexual offences.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has today called on police forces across the country to 'root out corrupt officers' in the wake of Carrick's conviction. The Met says it is now investigating 1,000 sexual and domestic abuse claims, which involve 800 of its officers.
Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester's Mike Sweeney, Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods admitted a 'very small percentage' of Greater Manchester Police's officers are currently under investigation, although he wouldn't put a figure on the exact number. He said: "In most forces in this country, I'd be pretty confident in saying that we are investigating a very small number of police officers."
