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Former Metropolitan Police officer on trial accused of rape and sexual assault
Overview
A former Metropolitan Police officer, Mark Tyrrell, 57, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court facing multiple charges including rape, sexual assault, and assault by penetration against a woman over a two-year period. Tyrrell, who was trained in Sexual Offences Investigation Techniques, denies two counts of rape, 11 of sexual assault, and four of assault by penetration. He has admitted misconduct in public office and a count of perverting the course of justice.
Key points
- Mark Tyrrell, a 57-year-old former Metropolitan Police officer, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court.
- He denies two counts of rape, 11 of sexual assault, and four of assault by penetration.
- The court heard Tyrrell was specially trained in Sexual Offences Investigation Techniques while serving with the force.
- Prosecutors allege Tyrrell committed offences against a woman over a two-year period, including having sex with her after she repeatedly said no.
- Tyrrell has admitted to misconduct in public office and pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice by persuading the woman to lie to police about why he was in her bedroom.