The Metropolitan Police Officer denied 20 charges against four women including sexual assault and rape.
The 46-year-old PC David Carrick from Stevenage in Hertfordshire made almost twenty not guilty pleas when he appeared at St Albans Crown Court Friday.
As he was appearing via videolink from Belmarsh prison, south-east London, the suspended officer (part of Met’s Parliamentary Diplomatic Protection Command) wore a dark suit and a brown tie.
In October, he was charged with first raping a woman that he met through Tinder in August.
Following his first appearance in court, three additional women presented themselves and he faced 19 more charges. They were for allegedly being committed between January 1, 2017, and July 1, 2020.
Six additional counts are added for rape. Five more charges of sexual violence, two sexual assault by means of penetration, two coercive or controlling behavior, two sexual assaults by force, two sexual assault by means of penetration, two sexual assault by way of consent, and two other sexual offenses.
David Carrick (pictured), 46 years old, denies 20 charges by video link at Belmarsh prison south-east London. This includes four counts of rape
Judge Michael Kay QC has prorogued a date for a six weeks trial that will begin at St Albans Crown Court on April 26th next year. (Photo: Carrick).
Each of the charges against Mr Carrick were presented and he replied ‘not guilt’ or ’not guilty, sir’.
Tom Little, the Prosecutor of the Case, informed the Judge that additional charges could be brought.
Patrick Hill (Defending) did not apply for bail.
He stated that the defense for the 19 first charges would be one of consent, and the 20th, which was the St Albans Rape Allegation, wouldn’t take place.
Judge Michael Kay QC has prorogued a date for a six weeks trial to begin on April 26 at St Albans Crown Court.
Peter Burt (senior district prosecutor CPS Thames, Chiltern) stated that the criminal proceedings against him were still active, and that he had the right to an impartial trial.
“It is vital that no online reporting, commenting or sharing information could be detrimental to these proceedings.
Anyone speculating about the case via social media could face contempt charges by The Crown Prosecution Service (Pictured by Carrick).
Cressida Dick, Met Commissioner for Sexual Offenses stated that Cressida was “deeply concerned” to read the following news: “An officer of the Met’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command was arrested and is being charged with this grave offence.”
“I am fully aware that the public will also be concerned.
“Criminal proceedings have now taken their course, so I’m unable to comment further at this point.”
Anyone speculating about the case via social media could face contempt charges by The Crown Prosecution Service.