chief constable
Americannoun
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Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force had "no information to suggest that this was a terrorist-related incident," stressing the investigation was still in its infancy.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Robert France apologised and said officers had been lied to in a 999 call made by Digwa's brother and had faced an "extremely complex" crime scene.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Surrey Police Chief Constable Tim De Meyer said: "Had it not been for the courage of PC Wakefield, a life would have been lost. His bravery, skill and composure exemplified the best in policing."
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said "the investigation is continuing at pace".
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Richard Montague Oakes, formerly of the 1st Life Guards, and Chief Constable of Norfolk, aged 71.
From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles
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