Inspectors have issued a damning assessment of Greater Manchester Police, questioning the 'fatigued' force's ability to investigate crime and support victims.
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) graded GMP's performance across nine areas of policing, following a visit in September 2021.
It found it to be 'inadequate' in three, 'requiring improvement' in five, and 'adequate' in just one area. The areas graded 'inadequate' included how the force investigates crime and how it responds to the public.
Concerns were raised over some 'considerable' delays in responses to crime, and 'missed opportunities' to safeguard victims. READ MORE:GMP admit failings after woman 'attacked by partner' claims she was 'judged' Most alarmingly, fewer than 10 per cent of crimes recorded in the year ending March 31, 2021 resulted in action being taken by the force - which was placed in special measures following a critical assessment in December 2020 by HMICFRS.
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