A former Metropolitan Police officer, ex-Pc Mark Tyrrell, has been charged with 15 counts of sexual assault and two of rape, involving one alleged victim. The charges pertain to offenses said to have occurred between 2017 and 2023, as stated by the IOPC. In addition to the sexual assault charges, Tyrell faces accusations of perverting the course of justice, including claims of deleting messages and coercing the victim to give false accounts.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) was prompted to launch an investigation in April 2023 following a conduct referral from the Metropolitan Police regarding Tyrell's actions. Allegations include that he formed an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable woman during his policing duties. Notably, Tyrell, who was part of the force's Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, retired during the ongoing investigation, raising concerns about accountability and oversight within the police.
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