Woman reveals alleged domestic abuse and sexual violence by police officer ex-husband after David Carrick arrest | UK News
“He will make comments about household objects that can make good weapons of death, other comments regarding getting rid of me, getting what I deserve in return.”
At first, she said, she didn’t take her husband’s comments seriously.
“It wasn’t until the relationship ended completely that I really understood how dangerous I was and how unusual and dangerous those comments were.”
She alleges that they are characteristic of a relationship, which is a story of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
And the alleged perpetrator, her ex-husband, is a serving police officer.
‘A real police perpetrator is the most dangerous type of perpetrator,’ the woman said
In the 19 months since she first reported the abuse, she said that West Yorkshire police, his employer, had refused to investigate her allegations of domestic abuse.
“It’s an uphill battle to get them to take anything seriously. It makes you feel worthless starting out in that kind of relationship, which reinforces the feeling that my words don’t matter. important.
“If anything were to happen, I wouldn’t feel safe calling 999 because I don’t believe, given what happened, that they wouldn’t even bother coming out.”
She has requested not to be identified for her safety.
West Yorkshire Police say an officer has been suspended and they have referred themselves to the Independent Office of Police Conduct
She said that the domestic violence that started with “smashing things, screaming, belittling, calling names” escalated to her having her things thrown and having to hide in her room from her partner. She also alleges sexual violence.
After being contacted by Sky News, West Yorkshire Police said they were unable to discuss the details of the incident.
In a statement, the force added: “We encourage anyone who is a victim of domestic violence to contact us.
“Allegations are taken seriously, including those involving officers and employees of West Yorkshire Police, and will always be fully investigated.
“A West Yorkshire police officer has been suspended as part of the investigation and the matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
“West Yorkshire Police are absolutely committed to tackling violence against women and girls and vigorously investigating all allegations of sexual violence and domestic abuse.”
The woman said she wanted to speak out after seeing police video of the arrest of PC David Carrick – who was later convicted of dozens of crimes against women
The woman said she had to speak out after seeing the video of the arrest of Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick – then life in prison for dozens of crimes against women – in which he tells the arresting officers about his police duty.
“Ultimately, the perpetrator by the police is really the most dangerous type of perpetrator. It’s a scary place when you feel that no one on the other side of that phone is coming and helping you. It’s scary. “
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In January, the National Police Chiefs Council wrote to all police chiefs in England and Wales asking them to take immediate action to identify any intelligence or allegations about police officers. needs further investigation.
However, the woman said: “All these forces say that they are taking it seriously, but in reality they are not… and I am a prime example of the current situation, they absolutely are. don’t take that seriously.”
