Home secretary asks police to explain Nicola Bulley health disclosures
that the force had been subject to "heavy, and in my view, totally justified criticism"."I'm afraid this is the biggest error that I have seen for quite a long time.She said she did not believe similar comments would have been shared if Ms Bulley had been a man.
"We need to release the information that helps find somebody and Lancashire have made that call and time will tell whether they have got it right or wrong," he said. This prompted a backlash from campaigners, MPs and legal experts, with some accusing the police of breaching her privacy. Addressing Ms Bulley directly, they added: "Nikki, we hope you are reading this and know that we love you so much and your girls want a cuddle. We all need you home.Wyre Council leader Michael Vincent said the case was "clearly unprecedented" and it was "right there is an inquiry into the way the police have handled this, but from my understanding, their handling of the actual investigation has been very good".
It said it had been called to a report of "concern for welfare" on 10 January when officers and health professionals visited her home. No arrests were made.
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