Ex-Met Police officer trained to support rape victims accused of rape
Summary
A former Metropolitan Police officer, Mark Tyrrell, who was specially trained to support victims of sexual crimes, faces several charges including rape and sexual assault. The trial at Southwark Crown Court involves allegations that Tyrrell abused a woman over about two years while he was still a police officer.Key Facts
- Mark Tyrrell is 57 years old and used to work for the Metropolitan Police.
- He is accused of two counts of rape, 11 counts of sexual assault, and four counts of assault by penetration.
- Tyrrell was trained in how to investigate sexual offences and support victims.
- Concerns arose when police found Tyrrell hiding beside the alleged victim’s bed during an unrelated visit.
- Tyrrell denies the charges but admitted to misconduct in public office and trying to get the woman to lie to police.
- The woman said Tyrrell forced sex on her after she said no and sometimes assaulted her while she was asleep.
- The woman kept a list of incidents and feared the police wouldn’t believe her because Tyrrell was an officer.
- The case is ongoing and being heard at Southwark Crown Court.
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