Home Secretary announces public inquiry into police shooting

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Home Secretary announces public inquiry into police shooting

Officer who helped stop prison break out attempt had IOPC disciplinary bid quashed by High Court ruling.

Date - 12th February 2020
By - Police Oracle

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A public inquiry has been launched into a police shooting incident involving an escaping prisoner attempt despite a High Court ruling quashing an IOPC bid to have the firearms officer face disciplinary proceedings for excessive use of force. Home...

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