Police watchdog investigation could involve criminal charges for one of the four former Greater Manchester police officersFour retired police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over their involvement in the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson for rape.One of the officers is under criminal investigation for potential charges of perverting the course of justice and misconduct in a public office, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.Whether police officers followed the appropriate processes during the identification of Malkinson as a suspect.Whether witnesses were offered any incentive to provide evidence.The alleged failure to disclose information that might have helped Malkinson’s defence at his trial.And the handling and disposal of items of evidence. Continue reading…
Police watchdog investigation could involve criminal charges for one of the four former Greater Manchester police officers
Four retired police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over their involvement in the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson for rape.
One of the officers is under criminal investigation for potential charges of perverting the course of justice and misconduct in a public office, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.
Whether police officers followed the appropriate processes during the identification of Malkinson as a suspect.
Whether witnesses were offered any incentive to provide evidence.
The alleged failure to disclose information that might have helped Malkinson’s defence at his trial.
And the handling and disposal of items of evidence.