Menu
20/09/2013
CPS Consider Charges Against 14 Police Officers Over Murder Investigation
Fourteen serving and former police officers could face charges in connection with the roles in a murder investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.
The investigation in question is that into the murder of Kevin Nunes, who was shot dead in Pattingham, Staffordshire, in September 2002 and follows a review of the investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), which looked at the officers' dealings with a protected witness and disclosure issues ahead of the 2008 trial.
Five men jailed in 2008 for the murder of Mr Nunes were freed on appeal in March 2012. It was revealed that concerns over the key prosecution witness's credibility were not disclosed to the defense.
It is understood that the IPCC examined over 8,000 documents, taken more than 300 statements and interviewed all officers concerned, at least twice.
The results of the IPCC investigation have been handed over to the CPS, who are now considering if action needs to be taken against the officers.
(MH/CD)
The investigation in question is that into the murder of Kevin Nunes, who was shot dead in Pattingham, Staffordshire, in September 2002 and follows a review of the investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), which looked at the officers' dealings with a protected witness and disclosure issues ahead of the 2008 trial.
Five men jailed in 2008 for the murder of Mr Nunes were freed on appeal in March 2012. It was revealed that concerns over the key prosecution witness's credibility were not disclosed to the defense.
It is understood that the IPCC examined over 8,000 documents, taken more than 300 statements and interviewed all officers concerned, at least twice.
The results of the IPCC investigation have been handed over to the CPS, who are now considering if action needs to be taken against the officers.
(MH/CD)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
15 October 2013
Double Murder Investigation Underway After Bodies Found In Garden
The discovery of human remains at a house in Nottinghamshire has become a double murder investigation, police have said. Police were speaking on Monday about the discovery on October 10 of the remains of two bodies in the garden of a house in Blenheim Close, Forest Town, Nottinghamshire. Police say they were led to the property by a tip.
Double Murder Investigation Underway After Bodies Found In Garden
The discovery of human remains at a house in Nottinghamshire has become a double murder investigation, police have said. Police were speaking on Monday about the discovery on October 10 of the remains of two bodies in the garden of a house in Blenheim Close, Forest Town, Nottinghamshire. Police say they were led to the property by a tip.
09 February 2015
Seven Arrested Over Nottingham Street Fight
Seven people have been arrested after a man was killed in Nottingham. Police have launched a murder investigation following a fight in Thurland Street just before 4am on Monday morning.
Seven Arrested Over Nottingham Street Fight
Seven people have been arrested after a man was killed in Nottingham. Police have launched a murder investigation following a fight in Thurland Street just before 4am on Monday morning.
11 January 2007
Three bodies discovered in London house
Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of a woman and her two daughters at a house in east London.
Three bodies discovered in London house
Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of a woman and her two daughters at a house in east London.
28 November 2007
Bodies Found In Derbyshire House
A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of two bodies in a house in Derbyshire. The bodies of a man and a woman were found in the house in Moore Street in Normanton on Tuesday afternoon. Police said that a friend of someone living there had found the bodies.
Bodies Found In Derbyshire House
A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of two bodies in a house in Derbyshire. The bodies of a man and a woman were found in the house in Moore Street in Normanton on Tuesday afternoon. Police said that a friend of someone living there had found the bodies.
24 August 2015
Police Launch Murder Investigation In Ayrshire
Police in Ayrshire, Scotland, have launched a murder investigation following the death of an elderly man in the Saltcoats area. The body of Malcolm Ballantyne, 72, was found at his home in Glebe Place at around 1pm on Friday, 21 August. A post-mortem was carried out and police have now said they are treating Mr Ballantyne's death as murder.
Police Launch Murder Investigation In Ayrshire
Police in Ayrshire, Scotland, have launched a murder investigation following the death of an elderly man in the Saltcoats area. The body of Malcolm Ballantyne, 72, was found at his home in Glebe Place at around 1pm on Friday, 21 August. A post-mortem was carried out and police have now said they are treating Mr Ballantyne's death as murder.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
