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Memorial in honour of special vandalised

Police staff member died last year after road crash.

The memorial was put together by volunteers

Date - 3rd November 2017
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

Cruel vandals have destroyed a memorial to a special constable and member of police staff. Amanda Wood, who worked for Northamptonshire Police, died last year following a motorcycle crash in Spain. The talented special posthumously won a 2016...

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