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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rosie Shead

‘Unconscious bias’ led to Met Police David Carrick investigation failure, tribunal hears

PC David Carrick court - (Hertfordshire Police)

A Metropolitan Police detective is facing allegations of failing to properly oversee an investigation into serial rapist David Carrick, with a tribunal hearing claims of "unconscious bias" linked to the victim’s race and sex.

Carrick, 51, a former armed officer with the force, is recognised as one of the UK’s most prolific sex offenders, currently serving 37 life sentences for attacking more than a dozen women.

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