Michael Lockwood resigns as Director General of IOPC

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Michael Lockwood resigns as Director General of IOPC

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has since confirmed that Mr Lockwood was asked to resign or face suspension due to being under police investigation for an 'historical allegation'.

Former IOPC Director General Michael Lockwood

Date - 5th December 2022
By - Cash Boyle

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Michael Lockwood has resigned from his post as director general of the IOPC. Home Secretary Suella Braverman said Mr Lockwood, who said on Friday he had stepped down for “personal and domestic reasons”, was asked to resign or face...

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