Chief Constable statement following MoJ announcement

Greater Manchester Police's Chief Constable, Stephen Watson, has issued the following statement in response to the Government ordering an independent inquiry into the handling of the Andrew Malkinson case.

Stephen Watson said:

“I am very sorry that Mr Malkinson has suffered so grievously over these past many years. I acknowledge and regret the very difficult and prolonged journey that Mr Malkinson has had to undertake to prove his innocence. This appalling miscarriage of justice merits the most detailed scrutiny.

 “I therefore welcome the opportunity that this independent inquiry represents to examine all of the relevant facts in forensic detail. GMP’s participation in this process will be fulsome and reflective of integrity, candour and humility.”