Northumbria Police have apologised to George Heron who was tried for the murder of Nikki Allan in 1993, before being cleared. Last week David Boyd was found guilty of Nikki’s murder after scientific breakthroughs meant he could be linked to the crime
"That was wrong and I've written a personal letter of apology to George Heron for the way in which that was done and the impact that has had on his whole life."
While he took the decision to apologise after being provided with Mr Heron's victim impact statement, which will be read out in court when Boyd is sentenced next week.
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