A former Metropolitan Police officer is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 4th September 2024 facing a series of serious charges related to sexual offenses. Mark Tyrell, 55, who was previously stationed with the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, has been summoned following an investigation prompted by a conduct referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in April 2023.
yrell, who served in a role that involved safeguarding some of the nation’s most critical institutions and individuals, is now accused of a range of offenses. These include two counts of rape and 15 counts of sexual assault, reportedly occurring between 2017 and 2023.
In addition to these charges, Tyrell is also accused of perverting the course of justice and has been charged with misconduct in public office.
Tyrrell was arrested in April 2023, while he was a serving officer, as part of an investigation by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards.
He was subsequently suspended but has since retired
