British Policing Minister's Bag Stolen at Police Conference
Dame Diana Johnson, the UK's police and crime minister, had her purse stolen during a police conference in Warwickshire. A 56-year-old man from Coventry has been arrested in connection with the theft. The incident occurred as the government started releasing prisoners early to address jail overcrowding.
Dame Diana Johnson, the UK's police and crime minister, had her purse stolen from a hotel during a government conference with senior police officers in Warwickshire.
The theft has raised concerns about security and efficiency.
A 56-year-old man from Coventry has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and released on bail.
This incident occurred on the same day the government began releasing prisoners early to address jail overcrowding in England and Wales.
Nick Smart, President of the Police Superintendents' Association, criticised the chronic underinvestment in policing and the impact of premature prisoner releases.
The theft has raised concerns about security and efficiency.
A 56-year-old man from Coventry has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and released on bail.
This incident occurred on the same day the government began releasing prisoners early to address jail overcrowding in England and Wales.
Nick Smart, President of the Police Superintendents' Association, criticised the chronic underinvestment in policing and the impact of premature prisoner releases.
