A domestic violence protection order was authorised at Northampton Magistrates Court on Sept 5, which remained in place until Oct 1. The gross misconduct notices on two detective constables cover alleged failings to progress enquiries and communicate with Brella after her report of domestic abuse at the end of Aug 2024. The misconduct notices on two more senior officers relate to their supervision of the case and relevant risk assessments. At the end of the investigation, decisions will be taken as to whether any officer has a disciplinary case to answer. Brella's father, Satbir, told the BBC in Dec 2024 that Brella had called her father crying on Aug 29.

Source: The Times March 22, 2025 18:31 UTC