Williams Reported The Rape To Hertfordshire Police In 2021 After Learning That Carrick

Williams reported the rape to Hertfordshire Police in 2021 after learning that Carrick had been charged with assaulting another woman. He was subsequently jailed in 2023 after admitting dozens of sexual offences against 12 women. She later brought a civil claim against the Metropolitan Police, arguing that the force had failed to protect her and that its workplace culture had made it difficult for her to report the assault. The legal dispute was settled for an undisclosed six-figure sum, without the Met admitting liability. Williams said lawyers representing the force questioned the severity of her post-traumatic stress disorder, leaving her feeling that her suffering was being minimised. The Met acknowledged serious flaws in its historical handling of investigations involving Carrick, admitting that missed opportunities to pursue misconduct procedures had allowed his abusive behaviour to go unaddressed. However, the force maintained that it had sought to handle Williams’ claim compassionately and minimise further distress. Williams has called for a new unit overseen by victims of sexual violence to improve the support available to complainants. She argues that meaningful reform requires the police to listen to victims and take their experiences seriously. Her account has renewed scrutiny of the Metropolitan Police’s efforts to address institutional failings and rebuild trust among women, victims of sexual violence and its own workforce.