Three members of Staffordshire Police staff have been arrested as part of a misconduct inquiry.
The force was conducting an investigation into offences including conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
A number of people are also assisting with ongoing inquiries, Staffordshire Police said.
People have the right to expect high standards from police, the force said.
In a statement the force said:
“Local communities rightly expect the highest standards of professional behaviour from police officers and police staff and can be reassured that we will root out and investigate any wrongdoing and ensure that offenders are brought to justice.”
The three have since been released under investigation.
UPDATE: 24/1/2022
After contacting Staffordshire police for an update, they provide the following response;
“The investigation is ongoing.”
Staffordshire Police
Have covered up the Murder of John Paul Merrick
In Harlaston Tamworth
There is a very dark sick acts of crime operating in all area of Staffordshire. Outlaw bikers are affiliates, there 1 of biggest groups in Christchurch Brocton, working nicely with police & mpft/nhs staff. Cyber abuse/faulse medical records. Labeling any 1 Threats to kill, cyber messages saying they have murderd, take business, homes. Litterly destroying lives
The organised crime of slavery, sexcrime, money laundering going on there, Stoke on trent & cannock chase. The good old naughty fortys gang they are playing plenty parts in this network of crime
Outcome to this
will contact their press office for an update.
They have responded saying it is still under investigation…