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27/01/2011
New Phone Hacking Investigation Launched
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has received significant new information from News International relating to allegations of phone hacking at the News of the World in 2005/06.
As a result, the MPS is launching a new investigation to consider the material.
The work will be carried out by the Specialist Crime Directorate which has been investigating a related phone hacking allegation since September 2010.
Discussions have taken place with the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to the recently announced role of Alison Levitt QC. It has been agreed that her task will continue and she will evaluate any new evidence and advice as to the progress of the investigation.
The original phone hacking investigation was undertaken by the Counter Terrorism Command in Specialist Operations. However, in view of their current workload and the continuing 'Severe' threat level, it has been agreed that it is no longer appropriate to divert them or Acting Deputy Commissioner John Yates from their main duties and responsibilities.
This new investigation will be led by Deputy Assistant Commissioner Sue Akers from the Specialist Crime Directorate.
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As a result, the MPS is launching a new investigation to consider the material.
The work will be carried out by the Specialist Crime Directorate which has been investigating a related phone hacking allegation since September 2010.
Discussions have taken place with the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to the recently announced role of Alison Levitt QC. It has been agreed that her task will continue and she will evaluate any new evidence and advice as to the progress of the investigation.
The original phone hacking investigation was undertaken by the Counter Terrorism Command in Specialist Operations. However, in view of their current workload and the continuing 'Severe' threat level, it has been agreed that it is no longer appropriate to divert them or Acting Deputy Commissioner John Yates from their main duties and responsibilities.
This new investigation will be led by Deputy Assistant Commissioner Sue Akers from the Specialist Crime Directorate.
(BMcN/GK)
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Murdoch Admits He Should Have 'Acted More Quickly'
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