PM concerned about Nicola Bulley disclosures as force to carry out internal review
18.02.2023 - 00:09
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Lancashire Police will undergo an internal review after the Prime Minister said he was "concerned" with the Nicola Bulley investigation.
Rishi Sunak criticised Wednesday's press conference from officers which saw "private information was put into the public domain". Mr Sunak told broadcasters that he was "pleased that the police are looking at how that happened in the investigation".
A date is yet to be set for the review, but it will be conducted by Head of Crime Detective Chief Superintendent Pauline Stables. It comes after the police disclosed information about Ms Bulley's issues with alcohol and the menopause during a press conference.
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Former Victim's Commissioner Dame Vera Baird told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that she believed the force made a "dreadful error" in releasing the information. The decision was also criticised by Suella Braverman. Speaking to broadcasters, Mr Sunak said: "Well I agree with the Home Secretary, and like her I was concerned that private information was put into the public domain.
“I’m pleased that the police are looking at how that happened in the investigation. Obviously, my thoughts are with Nicola’s friends and family and the focus must now be on continuing to try and find her.”
Meanwhile, the Independent Office for Police Conduct said had received a referral from the force regarding the contact officers had with Ms Bulley on January 10 - a couple of weeks before she disappeared. In a statement confirming the internal review, a police spokeswoman said: “A review of the investigation is diarised and will be conducted by our Head of Crime Detective Chief Superintendent Pauline
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