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Police chiefs in misconduct probe over Kevin Nunes murder Police chiefs in misconduct probe over Kevin Nunes murder
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Four senior police officers - including the Chief Constable and Deputy Chief Constable of Northamptonshire - are being investigated over claims of misconduct. Four senior police officers - including Northamptonshire's Chief Constable and Deputy Chief Constable - are being investigated over misconduct claims.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) inquiry relates to a Staffordshire Police investigation into the murder of Kevin Nunes in 2002. The Independent Police Complaints Commission inquiry relates to Staffordshire Police's investigation into Kevin Nunes' 2002 gangland murder.
None of the four officers has been suspended from their posts. It is claimed the four, who are either former or serving Staffordshire Police officers, withheld potential evidence.
They are all former or serving Staffordshire Police officers. All four senior officers remain in their posts.
Crack cocaine
Northamptonshire Police Authority confirmed Chief Constable Adrian Lee and Deputy Chief Constable Suzette Davenport were being investigated.Northamptonshire Police Authority confirmed Chief Constable Adrian Lee and Deputy Chief Constable Suzette Davenport were being investigated.
Staffordshire Police Authority said one of its chief officers had been served with a formal notice of investigation, but did not name them. The BBC understands West Midlands Police Assistant Chief Constable Marcus Beale is also being investigated as part of the IPCC inquiry.
Five men were jailed in connection with Mr Nunes' killing in 2008. Staffordshire Police Authority said one of its chief officers had been served with a formal notice of investigation too, but it has not named the individual.
The IPCC investigation started after the men convicted lodged an appeal with the court of appeal, which asked the Criminal Cases Review Commission to investigate. Five men were jailed in 2008 in connection with the death of amateur footballer Kevin Nunes who was shot dead in a country lane in Pattingham, Staffordshire, in September 2002.
The 20-year-old drug dealer was on the books of Tottenham Hotspur and was shot in an execution-style killing after cutting in on a gang's lucrative trade moving crack cocaine from Wolverhampton to Aberdeen.
The IPCC investigation into the handling of the murder inquiry started after the convicted men lodged an appeal with the court of appeal, which asked the Criminal Cases Review Commission to investigate.
Last year, the IPCC was brought in amid concerns evidence may have been withheld from the prosecution and the court.Last year, the IPCC was brought in amid concerns evidence may have been withheld from the prosecution and the court.
Ongoing appealOngoing appeal
An IPCC spokesman said: "We can confirm the Independent Police Complaints Commission is managing an investigation into allegations against a number of former and serving Staffordshire Police officers.An IPCC spokesman said: "We can confirm the Independent Police Complaints Commission is managing an investigation into allegations against a number of former and serving Staffordshire Police officers.
"The investigation is being carried out by the Chief Constable of Derbyshire Mick Creedon under the direction and control of the IPCC."The investigation is being carried out by the Chief Constable of Derbyshire Mick Creedon under the direction and control of the IPCC.
"His investigation began following a request from the Criminal Cases Review Commission who are conducting an inquiry on behalf of the Court of Appeal in relation to an ongoing appeal.""His investigation began following a request from the Criminal Cases Review Commission who are conducting an inquiry on behalf of the Court of Appeal in relation to an ongoing appeal."
Amateur footballer Kevin Nunes, 20, was gunned down in a country lane in Pattingham, Staffordshire, in September 2002.
The drug dealer, who had been on the books of Tottenham Hotspur, was shot dead in an execution-style killing after cutting in on a gang's lucrative trade moving crack cocaine from Wolverhampton to Aberdeen.
A spokesman for Northamptonshire Police Authority said: "We can confirm that allegations have been made in relation to Chief Constable Adrian Lee and Deputy Chief Constable Suzette Davenport, who both served in Staffordshire Police.A spokesman for Northamptonshire Police Authority said: "We can confirm that allegations have been made in relation to Chief Constable Adrian Lee and Deputy Chief Constable Suzette Davenport, who both served in Staffordshire Police.
No suspension
"The authority has considered information provided by the IPCC and remains completely confident in both the chief constable and deputy chief constable.""The authority has considered information provided by the IPCC and remains completely confident in both the chief constable and deputy chief constable."
Mr Lee joined Northamptonshire Police from the Staffordshire force in 2009. He is also the head of the Association of Chief Police Officers' ethics portfolio.Mr Lee joined Northamptonshire Police from the Staffordshire force in 2009. He is also the head of the Association of Chief Police Officers' ethics portfolio.
No suspension
A Staffordshire Police Authority spokesman confirmed the conduct of one of its serving officers was being looked at but stressed that the notices of investigation did not indicate wrongdoing.A Staffordshire Police Authority spokesman confirmed the conduct of one of its serving officers was being looked at but stressed that the notices of investigation did not indicate wrongdoing.
He said: "Such notices are not judgmental in any way and we need to let the ongoing investigation run its course and establish the facts.He said: "Such notices are not judgmental in any way and we need to let the ongoing investigation run its course and establish the facts.
"As a result, the police authority has taken the decision not to suspend the officer."As a result, the police authority has taken the decision not to suspend the officer.
"The force and authority are continuing to fully co-operate with the IPCC and its investigation team.""The force and authority are continuing to fully co-operate with the IPCC and its investigation team."
Five men were jailed for life after being found guilty of Mr Nunes' murder by a jury at Leicester Crown Court in 2008.Five men were jailed for life after being found guilty of Mr Nunes' murder by a jury at Leicester Crown Court in 2008.
They were Adam Joof, of Derwent Close, Willenhall, West Midlands; Antonio Christie, of Devey Drive, Great Bridge, West Midlands; Levi Walker from Birmingham; Michael Osbourne, of Hobgate Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton; and Owen Crooks from Wolverhampton.They were Adam Joof, of Derwent Close, Willenhall, West Midlands; Antonio Christie, of Devey Drive, Great Bridge, West Midlands; Levi Walker from Birmingham; Michael Osbourne, of Hobgate Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton; and Owen Crooks from Wolverhampton.
Walker, Christie and Osbourne were all 28 years old when they were jailed, Joof was 27 and Crooks was 26.Walker, Christie and Osbourne were all 28 years old when they were jailed, Joof was 27 and Crooks was 26.
They were given minimum tariffs of between 25 and 28 years.They were given minimum tariffs of between 25 and 28 years.