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Masked, coordinated protests near Dover port disrupted traffic as authorities say warning information was not fully assessed. Police are reviewing information triage and communications while independent scrutiny is sought to learn lessons for future events.
A government-backed inquiry into policing leadership has found widespread weaknesses in leadership, morale and culture across England and Wales’ forces. The review calls for a national reset, modernised recruitment and a new leadership academy to ensure front-line officers deliver results and public safety.
A former detective sergeant has been suspended and faces disciplinary proceedings after allegedly retaining and showing explicit images from the Sally Anne Bowman case, and making inappropriate remarks to colleagues. The hearing is ongoing, with testimony from colleagues about the misconduct and training questions. Bowman’s murder case remains central to the investigation.