Home Secretary orders GMP chief to send crime victims "recovery plan"

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Home Secretary orders GMP chief to send crime victims "recovery plan"

Priti Patel describes HMICFRS report as "deeply concerning" in letter to chief constable and Mayor.

Date - 14th December 2020
By - Gary Mason

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Home Secretary Priti Patel has written to the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police Ian Hopkins telling him to send her his recovery plan “at the earliest opportunity” following a scathing HMICFRS report on the service his force...

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