Amateur sleuths in St Michael's on Wyre have lost trust in the investigation into missing mum-of-two Nicola Bulley, leading to an independent report with recommendations to repair the fractured relationship between the police and public.
As hoards of amateur sleuths descended on the village of St Michael’s on Wyre in January, one thing became clear. Some had lost trust in the investigation into missing mum -of-two Nicola Bulley . The quiet village was awash with people conducting their own inquiries and sharing theories - conspiracy or otherwise - about what had happened to the 45-year-old mortgage advisor.
As rumours of foul play piqued the public’s interest, behind the scenes an intense and highly resourced missing persons inquiry was underway by Lancashire Police. Unfortunately the public didn’t believe it. The constabulary had, in their own words, “lost control of the narrative.” READ MORE: An independent report, commissioned by Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden, has been described as “a watershed moment” for policing as it sets out a number of recommendations to prevent the same mistakes being made again. The 157 page document has outlined key recommendations to repair the fractured relationship between the police and public, through greater transparency and clearer leadershi
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