Bereaved family members say broadcasters ignored privacy request after body was found, as No 10 says police could face review
Ofcom has contacted Sky and ITV about complaints made by the family of Nicola Bulley that the broadcasters intruded on their grief when they had asked for privacy after her body was found.the comments from the family of Bulley
An Ofcom spokesperson said: “We are extremely concerned to hear the comments made by the family of Nicola Bulley about two broadcast licensees. We have written to ITV andto ask them to explain their actions. We will then assess whether any further action is required.” “We tried last night [Monday] to take in what we had been told in the day, only to have Sky News and ITV making contact with us directly when we expressly asked for privacy.
The Guardian understands that Sky believed there had been an open, two-way dialogue with the family and the police since Bulley was reported missing. The controversy came as Lancashire constabulary faced further scrutiny over its decision to disclose highly personal details about Bulley last week.
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