Cops apology after giving 'incel' gunman firearm licence weeks before he shot 5 dead

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Jake Davison's murderous rampage in 2021.Devon and Cornwall Police admitted that they had massively failed in monitoring firearms certificate renewals after giving Davison his firearm and licence back despite having it initially revoked due to suffering from mental health problems.Just a month later, 'incel' fanatic Davison went on a terror spree murdered five people, including his own mother, with a shotgun.READ MORE: Evil killer slaughtered adopted family for inheritance and pinned it on 'berserk' sisterHome Secretary Priti Patel requested answers from the force after finding out about their failure to revoke weapons from owners whose permits had expired.Patel said: "Following the tragic shooting in Plymouth just last year, I asked all police forces across the country urgently to review their firearms licensing practices."I also published updated guidance that police are required to follow, by law, which makes clear that a firearms licence — including a renewal — cannot be granted until police have reviewed information from a suitably qualified doctor regarding the applicant’s medical history.“I expect vigilant and timely checks on firearms licences to remain a priority, and I have asked Devon & Cornwall police for an urgent update.”To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.One shotgun owner who full licence was last issued in 2017 received a letter from the force telling him his firearm certificate will remain in force eight weeks after it was due to expire.The Devon and Cornwall force were investigated by watchdog The Independent Office for their conduct regarding Davison's murders with the force admitting their fault in the situation.Devon and Cornwall Police.