Novichok incident tactical coordinator receives QPM

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Novichok incident tactical coordinator receives QPM

Wiltshire Supt Dave Minty reflects on "strong friendships" made during unprecedented incident.

Date - 4th November 2021
By - Chris Smith

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The Superintendent who chaired the tactical coordinating group after the Novichok attack in Salisbury has been presented with his Queen’s Police Medal at Windsor Castle. Supt David Minty chaired the Tactical Coordination Group (TCG), which...

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