BREAKING: Claim of sexual assault in police custody will be independently reviewed, says Greater Manchester mayor
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Andy Burnham said Dame Vera Baird KC, a former victims commissioner, would be looking into the allegations whichMr Burnham said:"We will be asking her to look at the care of the individuals in these cases and to consider what wider issues that might raise for custody in Greater Manchester. He added:"I'm pleased that she's accepted our invitation to enter discussions about how she can provide an assurance here for us or raise issues that need to be addressed.
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