Mercia

[mur-shee-uh, -shuh]

noun

1. an early English kingdom in central Britain.

2. a female given name.

Mercia

/ ˈmɜːʃɪə /

noun

1. a kingdom and earldom of central and S England during the Anglo-Saxon period that reached its height under King Offa (757–96)

Example Sentences

Disclosures also took longer than 28 days in more than 60% of cases at West Mercia Police and Wiltshire Police.

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Both Avon and Somerset Police and West Mercia Police say the average time it takes them to make disclosures has fallen since 2024, while Wiltshire Police says it has invested in a "comprehensive restructure" of its domestic abuse support team.

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West Mercia Police began its own investigation in 2020, to explore whether there was evidence to support a criminal case against the trust or any individuals involved.

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West Mercia Police confirmed it was looking into a new report of abuse, which the BBC understands concerns at least 14 former members of staff.

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The police have got involved in some of the roundabout-spraying incidents, with West Mercia Police saying this week it was investigating it as criminal damage in Bromsgrove and West Midlands Police saying it was carrying out inquiries.

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