In full: Chief Constable Stephen Watson responds to GMP custody report

A report detailing harrowing and humiliating stories of women arrested and detained in custody by GMP has been published. A review led by Dame Vera Baird KC was commissioned by Mayor Andy Burnham last year. It followed a series of allegations made against GMP from multiple women who came forward to the media. The inquiry's report highlights a series of 'unlawful' arrests and strip-searches of vulnerable women. GMP Chief Constable Stephen Watson responded to the report at a press conference on Thursday. Watch his full statement above. Video courtesy: GMCA Continue reading at Manchester Evening News: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.... LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #gmp #police #manchester