UK police force pays out after claims it protected officers accused of abusing women

Exclusive: Devon and Cornwall police formally apologise to nine women and settle claim without admitting liability A police force alleged to have promoted and protected male officers despite knowing they were accused of attacking women has formally apologised and paid compensatio

Exclusive: Devon and Cornwall police formally apologise to nine women and settle claim without admitting liability A police force alleged to have promoted and protected male officers despite knowing they were accused of attacking women has formally apologised and paid compensation to nine female victims, the Guardian has learned. The women allege they were subjected to a range of abuse including rape, assault, threats, harassment and coercive control while in relationships with male officers from Devon and Cornwall police. Continue reading...