Ex-Met Officer Mark Tyrrell Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault in Same Unit as Wayne Couzens

Former Metropolitan Police officer Mark Tyrrell has been found guilty of one count of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of perverting the course of justice at Southwark Crown Court. Tyrrell, who served in the same unit as Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens and serial rapist David Carrick, attacked a woman he met through his police work. The court heard he had sex with her after she repeatedly said no, and he attempted to cover up his crimes by perverting the course of justice. The conviction adds to a troubling pattern of serious offending by officers from the same Metropolitan Police unit, raising further questions about vetting and culture within the force. Tyrrell’s crimes, committed while he held a position of public trust, will intensify scrutiny on the Met’s handling of misconduct allegations. He now awaits sentencing, with the judge indicating a substantial prison term is likely.