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GMP Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy in IPCC misconduct probe | GMP Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy in IPCC misconduct probe |
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Greater Manchester's Chief Constable faces a criminal probe over an allegedly poorly-handled investigation into a suspected child sex offender. | Greater Manchester's Chief Constable faces a criminal probe over an allegedly poorly-handled investigation into a suspected child sex offender. |
Sir Peter Fahy was served with a criminal and gross misconduct notice by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). | Sir Peter Fahy was served with a criminal and gross misconduct notice by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). |
The IPCC looked at allegations made by a whistleblower serving with the force. | The IPCC looked at allegations made by a whistleblower serving with the force. |
Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney is being probed over body parts in the case of serial killer Harold Shipman. | Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney is being probed over body parts in the case of serial killer Harold Shipman. |
He was served with a gross misconduct notice for his oversight role in the disposal of body parts belonging to victims of Shipman without the families' knowledge, the IPCC said. | He was served with a gross misconduct notice for his oversight role in the disposal of body parts belonging to victims of Shipman without the families' knowledge, the IPCC said. |
Human tissue samples were kept in storage for a number of years to ensure that police had the appropriate evidence should the murderer or his family appeal against his conviction. | Human tissue samples were kept in storage for a number of years to ensure that police had the appropriate evidence should the murderer or his family appeal against his conviction. |
The BBC understands the allegation against Sir Peter relates to a 2012 investigation in which police failed to intervene to prevent the alleged abuse of a teenager. | |
Following the announcement, Sir Peter said: "As a chief constable you face making complex decisions on a daily basis about many high risk and challenging situations. | Following the announcement, Sir Peter said: "As a chief constable you face making complex decisions on a daily basis about many high risk and challenging situations. |
Timeline | Timeline |
"It is right that this decision-making is scrutinised and that I am held to account as part of this investigation." | "It is right that this decision-making is scrutinised and that I am held to account as part of this investigation." |
Rochdale Labour MP Simon Danczuk said he wanted to see Sir Peter suspended as it was "only right and proper that he is until inquiries are completed". | Rochdale Labour MP Simon Danczuk said he wanted to see Sir Peter suspended as it was "only right and proper that he is until inquiries are completed". |
But Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said Sir Peter would not be suspended. | But Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said Sir Peter would not be suspended. |
He said after taking independent legal advice, "nothing has been placed before me at this time by the IPCC which would make me consider the position of the Chief Constable". | He said after taking independent legal advice, "nothing has been placed before me at this time by the IPCC which would make me consider the position of the Chief Constable". |
'Under criminal investigation' | 'Under criminal investigation' |
A detective superintendent and a detective chief inspector have been also served with criminal and gross misconduct notices for their roles in the probe for which Sir Peter's conduct is being investigated. | A detective superintendent and a detective chief inspector have been also served with criminal and gross misconduct notices for their roles in the probe for which Sir Peter's conduct is being investigated. |
A retired officer will also be served with the same notice over his role in that investigation. | A retired officer will also be served with the same notice over his role in that investigation. |
A spokesman for the IPCC said: "The notices informed the officers that their conduct or actions may have breached their standards of professional behaviour. | A spokesman for the IPCC said: "The notices informed the officers that their conduct or actions may have breached their standards of professional behaviour. |
"Three of the four have been told that they are also under criminal investigation." | "Three of the four have been told that they are also under criminal investigation." |
The IPCC carried out three independent investigations into multiple allegations made by the whistleblower. | The IPCC carried out three independent investigations into multiple allegations made by the whistleblower. |
Investigators obtained Greater Manchester Police (GMP) documents and interviewed the whistleblower. | Investigators obtained Greater Manchester Police (GMP) documents and interviewed the whistleblower. |
A major incident room has been set up and relatives of the victims of Shipman are being "informed of progress", the IPCC said. | A major incident room has been set up and relatives of the victims of Shipman are being "informed of progress", the IPCC said. |