Statement on no further action being taken in data manipulation inquiry

Assistant Chief Constable Rick Jackson, GMP lead for crime, intelligence, and forensics, said: “We have informed the seven suspects in the investigation into data manipulation at Randox Testing Services and Trimega Laboratories Ltd. pre-2017 that no further action will be taken against them.

“This decision has not been taken lightly – GMP and partner agencies have tried for several years to secure the funding to enable the analysis of the unprecedented mass of materials which were recovered from the businesses by the investigation team.

“Whilst the funding is not available at this time, the force will review this outcome if the required resources and technology do become accessible in the future.

“This is, of course, frustrating for people across the country whose lives have been affected by civil, family, and criminal court cases which have relied on test results from these companies and could have been miscarriages of justice.

“GMP will support any reviews of criminal cases by the Ministry of Justice and Criminal Cases Review Commission, and will continue to share all relevant information to help the Forensic Science Regulator ensure the integrity of forensic testing now and in the future.”