UK: Harvey Proctor in clear as Yard closes ‘Operation Midland’

Harvey Proctor

Former Conservative MP Harvey Proctor faces no further action as police today closed their investigation into allegations of murder and child sex abuse by VIPs.

The Metropolitan Police Service this afternoon announced the halting of ‘Operation Midland’, which was investigating the alleged murder of three boys, after informing Proctor and the complainant, known only as ‘Nick’.

The Met has, however, launched 'Operation Marlborough' to continue to investigate the disapperance in 1979 of a 15-year-old boy, Martin Allen.

The met defended Operation Midland in a statement, saying that the investigation was launched after the credibility of the allegations was assessed.  (more...)

Harvey Proctor in clear as Yard closes ‘Operation Midland’

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