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‘We have failed’: London police apologize after ex-officer admits to 49 offenses, including 24 rapes

London’s police force on Monday publicly apologized after a former officer admitted to raping and sexually assaulting a dozen women over nearly two-decades.

“I apologise to all of David Carrick’s victims. We have failed. I’m sorry,” London’s Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley said in a video attached to the tweet. “He should not have been a police officer. I have promised action. Integrity is our foundation – the Met will become ruthless at rooting out those who corrupt it.”

David Carrick, 48, pleaded guilty to 49 offenses, including 24 counts of rape and charges that included assault, attempted rape and false imprisonment in connection to the attacks that took place over a 17-year period. The officer, who joined the force in 2001, previously served with the parliamentary and diplomatic protection command.

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