Police Response Times

5 live Investigates by BBC

Mar 17, 201949:47Business

The victims of the most serious crimes who are having to wait longer than ever for the police to turn up. Figures obtained by 5 Live Investigates reveal some of the biggest police forces in the UK are taking almost twice...

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