Mark Tyrrell convicted of rape and sexual assault in Southwark
Former Metropolitan Police officer found guilty on five charges, sentencing set for December, pension forfeiture under review
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A jury at Southwark Crown Court found former Metropolitan Police officer Mark Tyrrell guilty of rape, three sexual assaults and perverting the course of justice on 27 October 2026. The verdict follows a trial that began after a woman reported a long‑term relationship with Tyrrell in April 2023, during which she said he repeatedly assaulted her.
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The Metropolitan Police opened an investigation after the April 2023 complaint, discovering that Tyrrell had first met the complainant during a welfare check and later contacted her without a policing reason. He was arrested, suspended and later resigned in September 2023. The Independent Office for Police Conduct conducted its own inquiry, which resulted in criminal charges.
Tyrrell had previously pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office and a separate count of perverting the course of justice at a hearing on 17 October 2024. An accelerated misconduct hearing in December 2023 concluded he would have been dismissed had he still been serving, and placed him on the barred list, preventing future police employment.
Potential pension forfeiture
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The Metropolitan Police announced it will consider submitting a report to the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime to support a pension forfeiture application. Under the Police Pensions Regulations 1987, forfeiture is only possible in limited circumstances, typically involving serious misconduct or criminal conviction.
"Former PC Tyrrell abused his position of trust as a police officer by instigating a romantic relationship with this victim, who he then subjected to years of abuse,"
Chief Superintendent Sara Leach, Specialist Operations
If a pension forfeiture report is accepted, Tyrrell could lose his accrued pension benefits, adding a financial dimension to the criminal sentence. Victims of police misconduct can seek advice from local support charities, and the Met’s victim liaison service remains available for further assistance.
The next procedural step is the sentencing hearing on 16 December 2026, where the judge will determine the length of imprisonment and any additional orders. The outcome of the pension review will be communicated separately by the Metropolitan Police and MOPAC.
Questions this report answers
+What charges was Mark Tyrrell convicted of?
Mark Tyrrell was convicted of one count of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of perverting the course of justice. The jury reached this verdict on 27 October 2026 at Southwark Crown Court, as reported by This Is Local London.
+When will Mark Tyrrell be sentenced?
His sentencing hearing is set for 16 December 2026. At that hearing the court will decide the length of his prison term and any further orders, following the conviction announced on 27 October 2026.
+Will Mark Tyrrell lose his police pension?
The Metropolitan Police said it will consider preparing a report for the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime to seek pension forfeiture. Whether his pension is withdrawn will depend on the outcome of that review under the Police Pensions Regulations 1987.
+How did the investigation into the offences begin?
The offences were first reported in April 2023 when a woman alleged a long‑term relationship with Tyrrell that involved rape and sexual assault. The Metropolitan Police launched an immediate investigation, leading to his arrest, suspension and eventual resignation.
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