From Peter Race MBE, Chair of Cleveland Police Authority:
“We are obviously very grateful for the support we have received from our local MPs in relation to the investigation being led by the Chief Constable of Warwickshire—and in particular the issue of seeking Government assistance to meet the costs.
We share Mr Wharton’s concern that the costs of the investigation should not impact on front-line policing services—and welcome his support for allowing the Chief Constable of Warwickshire to continue leading the investigation to its conclusion.
We will, of course, be happy to work with Mr Wharton in identifying information he may wish to provide to the Home Secretary.”