Lancashire constabulary, already subject to an IOPC inquiry, now to undergo College of Policing review
The police force behind the search for Nicola Bulley is facing two investigations into its handling of the case amid further criticism of its release of highly personal details about the missing mother-of-two.
Lancashire constabulary referred itself to the IOPC last week after confirming that an officer had attended her home address owing to a “concern for welfare” on 10 January. He added: “I have therefore taken the decision to commission a full independent review into the handling of this case, with clearly defined terms of reference, to ensure lessons can be learned, not just for Lancashire but for all forces. This includes how such cases can be best investigated and communicated under such spotlight and scrutiny.”
The investigations came as a coroner’s court heard on Wednesday that Bulley, 45, was identified by her dental records after her body was found in the River Wyre. The hearing, which lasted about five minutes, was not attended by Bulley’s partner, Paul Ansell, or any other family.
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