Police should be probed over Carl Beech investigation, says ex-High Court judge

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Police should be probed over Carl Beech investigation, says ex-High Court judge

'I remain unable to conclude that every officer acted with due diligence and in good faith'.

Fantasist Carl Beech: Jailed for 18 years

Date - 30th July 2019
By - Nick Hudson - Police Oracle

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Officers involved in the probe of fantasist Carl Beech, who lied about the existence of a murderous VIP paedophile ring, acted “unlawfully” and should be investigated, a former High Court judge has said. Sir Richard Henriques, who in...

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