Avon and Somerset chief defends decision not to intervene over statue

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Avon and Somerset chief defends decision not to intervene over statue

'Our objectives were better served not intervening' says chief who has been backed by PCC.

Date - 10th June 2020
By - Police Oracle

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There was "no lack of courage" when Avon and Somerset officers made a tactical decision not to intervene after a statue of slave trader Edward Colston was toppled by protesters, the force’s chief constable has said. Home Secretary...

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