1 00:00:14,001 --> 00:00:16,761 There's been an attack on the police. 2 00:00:16,841 --> 00:00:20,041 Three of our colleagues have lost their lives in the line of duty. 3 00:00:21,921 --> 00:00:25,721 ARNOTT: ...vehicles travel along Crown Avenue and turn left into Long Lane. 4 00:00:25,801 --> 00:00:28,321 Almost immediately after which the ambush took place. 5 00:00:30,841 --> 00:00:32,841 (Collision) 6 00:00:33,321 --> 00:00:35,961 - Akers chose the route? - Yeah. 7 00:00:36,521 --> 00:00:38,921 The third victim's name has been withheld from the public 8 00:00:39,001 --> 00:00:42,081 because she was from Witness Protection - DS Jayne Akers. 9 00:00:43,761 --> 00:00:45,321 Do you think she ever knew? 10 00:00:50,161 --> 00:00:52,361 Your vehicle was the only one that wasn't shot at. 11 00:00:53,161 --> 00:00:54,601 (Shrieks) 12 00:00:54,681 --> 00:00:57,201 No firearms, no back-up? 13 00:00:59,721 --> 00:01:01,681 (Screams) 14 00:01:01,761 --> 00:01:04,081 No firearms, no back-up. 15 00:01:06,601 --> 00:01:08,081 A breakthrough is imminent. 16 00:01:14,081 --> 00:01:16,201 (Urgent knocking) 17 00:01:21,041 --> 00:01:24,481 - Computer on the blink? - I'm an old-fashioned girl. 18 00:01:24,561 --> 00:01:28,641 I'm heading up a newly-formed unit that's taken over the search for Carly. 19 00:01:28,721 --> 00:01:31,241 That's my new DC, Kate Foster. 20 00:01:31,321 --> 00:01:32,441 Hi. 21 00:01:34,321 --> 00:01:36,801 Denton just made a call to the hospital from a payphone. 22 00:01:36,881 --> 00:01:38,961 Get over there, Steve. Check on the witness. 23 00:01:41,481 --> 00:01:43,001 Aargh! 24 00:01:47,281 --> 00:01:49,401 - (Beeping) - Aargh! 25 00:01:49,481 --> 00:01:51,841 (Flatline beep) 26 00:01:56,761 --> 00:02:01,161 The police officer plunged five floors and is reported to have died instantly. 27 00:02:01,241 --> 00:02:05,121 She has been named as Detective Constable Georgia Trotman, aged 28. 28 00:02:05,201 --> 00:02:07,161 A police spokesperson refused to disclose 29 00:02:07,241 --> 00:02:10,841 the precise circumstances surrounding Detective Constable Trotman's death, 30 00:02:10,921 --> 00:02:12,961 however a murder inquiry has been opened 31 00:02:13,041 --> 00:02:16,721 and officers are seeking a suspect in connection with the investigation. 32 00:02:25,561 --> 00:02:27,521 Witness is dead. 33 00:02:27,601 --> 00:02:30,121 - Jesus wept. - They brought someone in. 34 00:02:30,201 --> 00:02:32,201 A copper. 35 00:02:44,081 --> 00:02:48,961 DCS Hargreaves. DS Rogerson. Major Violent Crime Unit. 36 00:02:49,841 --> 00:02:52,201 I'm very sorry about DC Trotman. 37 00:02:52,281 --> 00:02:54,601 Thank you. 38 00:02:55,241 --> 00:02:57,481 We're interested in why you were at the hospital. 39 00:02:57,561 --> 00:02:59,601 There on a tip-off, weren't you? 40 00:03:01,041 --> 00:03:02,881 Speak to Superintendent Hastings... 41 00:03:02,961 --> 00:03:05,481 Where did that tip-off come from, eh? 42 00:03:05,561 --> 00:03:07,801 Who's got that kind of inside information? 43 00:03:07,881 --> 00:03:09,601 I do want to help, sir, 44 00:03:09,681 --> 00:03:12,161 but I'm not at liberty to answer that question. 45 00:03:14,161 --> 00:03:16,801 Your partner fell five floors. 46 00:03:16,881 --> 00:03:21,081 The pathologist had to spoon half her brain back inside her skull. 47 00:03:21,921 --> 00:03:24,441 Do you not want to help us get the bastard that did it? 48 00:03:26,401 --> 00:03:28,841 There were two of you, weren't there, eh? 49 00:03:29,681 --> 00:03:32,001 Two of you, one of him. 50 00:03:32,841 --> 00:03:34,841 Sit down. 51 00:03:34,921 --> 00:03:37,281 You're going nowhere till I've got corroboration 52 00:03:37,361 --> 00:03:39,081 you were there on lawful business. 53 00:04:04,721 --> 00:04:07,481 Do you know a... Lorna Barrett? 54 00:04:08,801 --> 00:04:11,281 Of her. She's my next-door neighbour, sir. 55 00:04:11,961 --> 00:04:14,161 Professional Standards are serving you a Reg 15. 56 00:04:14,241 --> 00:04:17,201 Miss Barrett's CO'd assault occasioning ABH. 57 00:04:18,281 --> 00:04:21,321 You struck her with a bottle, beat her head against the floor. 58 00:04:22,481 --> 00:04:24,681 May I, sir? 59 00:04:25,361 --> 00:04:27,441 DC Foster. 60 00:04:30,441 --> 00:04:31,761 What are you playing at? 61 00:04:31,841 --> 00:04:34,161 I just feel more comfortable with a witness, sir. 62 00:04:36,841 --> 00:04:38,921 Sir? Ma'am. 63 00:04:39,001 --> 00:04:42,161 Would you mind repeating what you just said, sir? 64 00:04:45,881 --> 00:04:49,841 Lorna Barrett alleges you struck her with a bottle 65 00:04:49,921 --> 00:04:52,641 and alleges you beat her head against the floor. 66 00:04:52,721 --> 00:04:56,921 Ms Barrett is an alcoholic with a long history of mental illness. 67 00:04:57,001 --> 00:04:58,881 It's very sad. 68 00:04:59,841 --> 00:05:01,681 You deny the charges? 69 00:05:01,761 --> 00:05:06,401 An officer gets accused falsely and the vultures start circling. 70 00:05:07,201 --> 00:05:09,441 I'm just not gonna take it, sir. 71 00:05:09,521 --> 00:05:14,001 I'm gonna clear my name, even if it means dragging the lot of you through the courts. 72 00:05:15,721 --> 00:05:18,681 You're already under investigation by AC-12. 73 00:05:19,441 --> 00:05:22,481 If Standards have got any sense, they'll make it their problem. 74 00:05:34,841 --> 00:05:37,601 Steve, you're fine. Come on. 75 00:05:42,761 --> 00:05:44,721 Could I have a word with you, please? 76 00:05:44,801 --> 00:05:47,761 Uh... here, if you want to go down that road. 77 00:05:51,161 --> 00:05:54,281 Your treatment of my officer was unsympathetic and provocative. 78 00:05:54,361 --> 00:05:57,401 As a matter of policy, Anti-Corruption cannot discuss the details 79 00:05:57,481 --> 00:05:59,961 of any ongoing investigation, as you well know. 80 00:06:00,041 --> 00:06:02,281 Well, you have it your way, eh? 81 00:06:02,361 --> 00:06:04,561 Leave real policing to the experts. 82 00:06:04,641 --> 00:06:06,641 Experts? 83 00:06:07,321 --> 00:06:10,481 Would that be your guard unit you're referring to, sir? 84 00:06:15,161 --> 00:06:16,921 How's your head? Need the doctor? 85 00:06:17,001 --> 00:06:19,961 I'm fine. What happened to the guards? 86 00:06:20,441 --> 00:06:25,761 They got locked out on a disused fire escape, chasing an intruder. 87 00:06:25,841 --> 00:06:28,841 Thought they could get back to their post before anybody noticed. 88 00:06:28,921 --> 00:06:31,441 Pair of bloody idiots got Georgia killed. 89 00:06:32,321 --> 00:06:34,321 (He sighs) 90 00:06:38,921 --> 00:06:41,601 You can be very proud of your daughter. 91 00:06:42,921 --> 00:06:47,921 She was a dedicated young officer who gave her life trying to protect the public. 92 00:06:49,281 --> 00:06:52,801 If there's anything I can do, just call on me at any time. 93 00:06:55,281 --> 00:06:57,321 Let me. 94 00:07:04,041 --> 00:07:06,761 I promise you we'll find the people who did it. 95 00:07:26,041 --> 00:07:27,721 So, I'm here. 96 00:07:29,281 --> 00:07:31,401 Thank you. 97 00:07:32,881 --> 00:07:35,001 But why the mystery? 98 00:07:36,361 --> 00:07:38,041 We lost Georgia. 99 00:07:39,401 --> 00:07:41,841 The girl we had dinner with? 100 00:07:41,921 --> 00:07:44,561 Oh, my God, Ted. I'm so sorry. 101 00:07:51,081 --> 00:07:52,801 Is there anything I can do? 102 00:08:00,921 --> 00:08:02,961 Don't. 103 00:08:03,041 --> 00:08:06,281 Don't use the poor girl's death to diminish what you did. 104 00:08:09,001 --> 00:08:12,121 If you're sending flowers... make them from me, too. 105 00:08:19,081 --> 00:08:21,041 (Muffled music blaring) 106 00:08:21,121 --> 00:08:23,121 (Clock ticking) 107 00:08:31,201 --> 00:08:33,201 (Music blaring) 108 00:08:38,601 --> 00:08:41,161 You! I could sue your arse. 109 00:08:41,241 --> 00:08:45,321 If we could try to get along like grown-ups, maybe you could understand that it would help 110 00:08:45,401 --> 00:08:48,201 if you didn't play your music so loudly at night. 111 00:08:49,201 --> 00:08:52,241 Well, if it helps you, how about you help me? 112 00:08:53,921 --> 00:08:56,801 - 100? - I'm not giving you money. 113 00:08:57,601 --> 00:08:59,801 100 and I keep it down. 114 00:09:08,401 --> 00:09:10,201 Ten. 115 00:09:13,241 --> 00:09:15,201 Fine. 116 00:09:15,281 --> 00:09:17,281 (Music continues) 117 00:09:19,521 --> 00:09:21,641 (Music stops) 118 00:09:21,721 --> 00:09:23,721 (Music in background) 119 00:09:29,841 --> 00:09:32,321 Michelle? I'm DI Denton. 120 00:09:32,401 --> 00:09:34,481 Is there somewhere quiet we can talk? 121 00:09:34,561 --> 00:09:37,921 Carly's foster parents thought she was with you the night she disappeared. 122 00:09:38,001 --> 00:09:40,441 In your statement you referred to a boyfriend. 123 00:09:40,521 --> 00:09:42,281 I don't know if he was. 124 00:09:42,361 --> 00:09:45,121 She started hanging out less and maybe he was the reason. 125 00:09:45,201 --> 00:09:47,481 You said you didn't remember his name. 126 00:09:47,561 --> 00:09:49,641 I think it was Matt or something. 127 00:09:50,321 --> 00:09:53,121 They said if I wasn't sure not to put it in the statement. 128 00:09:53,201 --> 00:09:55,361 And what else do you remember about him? 129 00:09:55,441 --> 00:09:57,041 Asian. 130 00:09:57,121 --> 00:09:59,041 Fit. Older. 131 00:09:59,121 --> 00:10:01,921 - How old? - Don't know. 30? 132 00:10:02,001 --> 00:10:05,041 After Carly disappeared, did her boyfriend come looking for her? 133 00:10:06,041 --> 00:10:08,001 No. 134 00:10:09,161 --> 00:10:12,801 Maybe he didn't come looking for her because he was in on her disappearance. 135 00:10:12,881 --> 00:10:15,001 I want to see Carly's foster parents again. 136 00:10:15,081 --> 00:10:16,201 OK. 137 00:10:18,401 --> 00:10:20,361 What's the address again? 138 00:10:20,441 --> 00:10:22,521 Um... Queen Street. 139 00:10:23,281 --> 00:10:26,161 FC1 4RC. 140 00:10:33,281 --> 00:10:36,401 I've been trying to find the right time but there never seems to be one. 141 00:10:36,481 --> 00:10:38,641 I'd rather not talk about that. 142 00:10:39,801 --> 00:10:42,001 People talk, that's all, round the station. 143 00:10:42,081 --> 00:10:44,401 - Well, they shouldn't. - Yes, ma'am. 144 00:10:52,081 --> 00:10:55,081 Sorry, ma'am, I don't mean to badger you, it's just... 145 00:10:55,161 --> 00:10:59,161 Well, you made the point of calling me in to witness the meeting with Mallick. 146 00:10:59,241 --> 00:11:01,201 - True. - In which case, 147 00:11:01,281 --> 00:11:03,961 it might help if you give me the gen on your neighbour. 148 00:11:04,041 --> 00:11:06,081 She's lying. 149 00:11:07,401 --> 00:11:09,721 If you're worried about a charge, though, I... 150 00:11:09,801 --> 00:11:13,521 could say I was there, just to back up your version of events. 151 00:11:14,241 --> 00:11:16,361 I'll pretend I didn't hear that. 152 00:11:33,001 --> 00:11:35,001 Hi. 153 00:11:38,801 --> 00:11:41,041 (Muffled music blaring) 154 00:11:46,121 --> 00:11:48,721 Hi. I'm Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott. 155 00:11:48,801 --> 00:11:50,561 We spoke at the hospital. 156 00:11:51,881 --> 00:11:53,281 Can I come in? 157 00:11:55,681 --> 00:11:59,601 I know you had a very long interview with the Major Violent Crime Unit, 158 00:11:59,681 --> 00:12:01,921 so I'll keep this as brief as possible. 159 00:12:03,001 --> 00:12:07,161 I want to start with the two firearms officers assigned to protect the witness. 160 00:12:07,241 --> 00:12:10,001 - Why weren't they at their post? - Because of Joe. 161 00:12:10,081 --> 00:12:11,841 Sorry, that's the only name I've got. 162 00:12:11,921 --> 00:12:13,521 How? 163 00:12:13,601 --> 00:12:15,081 He was dressed in scrubs 164 00:12:15,161 --> 00:12:18,601 and he told them he thought he'd seen someone on the fire escape with a gun. 165 00:12:18,681 --> 00:12:21,561 Soon as they stepped out to check, he locked the door. 166 00:12:21,641 --> 00:12:25,281 How did he get onto the Intensive Care Unit and pass himself off as a nurse? 167 00:12:27,001 --> 00:12:28,481 I gave him access. 168 00:12:30,641 --> 00:12:32,201 How do you know Joe? 169 00:12:32,281 --> 00:12:34,201 Um... a couple of days earlier, 170 00:12:34,281 --> 00:12:37,281 he'd bumped into my car in the hospital car park. 171 00:12:37,361 --> 00:12:38,801 He was very apologetic. 172 00:12:38,881 --> 00:12:41,321 He offered to pay for the repairs at his mate's garage 173 00:12:41,401 --> 00:12:43,841 so I wouldn't have to wait for the insurance. 174 00:12:44,401 --> 00:12:46,041 So tell me how Joe involved you. 175 00:12:47,281 --> 00:12:49,241 We dropped my car at his mate's garage 176 00:12:49,321 --> 00:12:51,001 and then he gave me a lift home. 177 00:12:52,081 --> 00:12:55,761 The next morning he called round so we could drop Nathan at nursery. 178 00:12:55,841 --> 00:12:58,241 But instead of going to collect my car, 179 00:12:58,321 --> 00:13:00,561 Joe said we were going to the hospital. 180 00:13:01,961 --> 00:13:04,601 - He... said... - (Nathan singing to himself) 181 00:13:07,281 --> 00:13:09,761 He said he knew people who would kill Nathan 182 00:13:09,841 --> 00:13:11,721 unless I did what they needed me to do. 183 00:13:13,281 --> 00:13:17,001 I should have told someone so they could stop him, but I was too scared. 184 00:13:17,921 --> 00:13:21,921 Joe said they'd already killed police, so not even they could protect me. 185 00:13:24,761 --> 00:13:26,921 It's all right. 186 00:13:28,041 --> 00:13:31,721 Around the time of the killing, there was a call to the hospital. 187 00:13:31,801 --> 00:13:34,281 Do you know, or have you ever had any contact with, 188 00:13:34,361 --> 00:13:37,881 a police officer named Detective Inspector Lindsay Denton? 189 00:13:37,961 --> 00:13:40,921 - No. - You're sure? 190 00:13:41,001 --> 00:13:43,321 Detective Inspector Lindsay Denton. 191 00:13:43,401 --> 00:13:44,881 Definite. 192 00:13:48,681 --> 00:13:50,721 Was she the one? 193 00:13:51,521 --> 00:13:54,241 - The one? - Who got killed? 194 00:13:57,041 --> 00:13:59,241 No. 195 00:13:59,881 --> 00:14:01,881 (Motorbike revving) 196 00:14:08,841 --> 00:14:10,921 - You OK? - Fine. 197 00:14:11,001 --> 00:14:13,801 What were Denton's movements while we were at the hospital? 198 00:14:13,881 --> 00:14:16,161 She called, then visited her mum's nursing home. 199 00:14:16,241 --> 00:14:18,481 She stayed with her mum for exactly half an hour. 200 00:14:18,561 --> 00:14:20,001 The exact time of the killing. 201 00:14:20,081 --> 00:14:23,721 - Perfect alibi, plus using the phone box. - I've checked out the trace. 202 00:14:23,801 --> 00:14:26,001 The timing matches exactly with an outside call 203 00:14:26,081 --> 00:14:28,481 to the reception desk on the Intensive Care Unit. 204 00:14:28,561 --> 00:14:31,521 - A female voice, same time. - It had to be Denton. 205 00:14:31,601 --> 00:14:35,041 She insisted they page a nurse but they wouldn't because she gave no name. 206 00:14:38,401 --> 00:14:41,001 I didn't know Georgia. She seemed nice. 207 00:14:41,921 --> 00:14:43,641 Yeah. 208 00:14:45,601 --> 00:14:47,681 Mate, if you ever need to talk. 209 00:14:47,761 --> 00:14:49,761 Cheers. 210 00:14:49,841 --> 00:14:51,441 Same. 211 00:14:57,081 --> 00:14:59,081 - Right. Night. - Night. 212 00:15:08,161 --> 00:15:10,281 This is an E-FIT of the suspect. 213 00:15:10,921 --> 00:15:13,001 We put that together with the nurse, sir. 214 00:15:13,081 --> 00:15:15,121 Be great if we could circulate to the press. 215 00:15:15,201 --> 00:15:17,441 Absolutely. I want those guards disciplined. 216 00:15:17,521 --> 00:15:19,641 Sir. 217 00:15:20,001 --> 00:15:24,241 This can't bloody get out. The witness was close to regaining consciousness. 218 00:15:25,201 --> 00:15:27,001 It's very disappointing, sir. 219 00:15:28,521 --> 00:15:30,521 Our best lead. 220 00:15:30,601 --> 00:15:32,161 Sir. 221 00:15:35,401 --> 00:15:37,121 Where are you with the vehicle? 222 00:15:37,201 --> 00:15:39,561 - The ambush vehicle? - Yes, the ambush vehicle. 223 00:15:39,641 --> 00:15:42,721 There's no forensics to connect it to the gunman. 224 00:15:42,801 --> 00:15:44,921 Since we can't trace him via the vehicle, 225 00:15:45,001 --> 00:15:47,481 we've been concentrating on traffic cams. 226 00:15:47,561 --> 00:15:50,041 Trying to plot the route it took but so far... 227 00:15:50,121 --> 00:15:51,401 Nothing. 228 00:15:56,641 --> 00:15:58,201 Right... 229 00:16:00,681 --> 00:16:04,201 You all right to hang around for a couple of secs, Les? 230 00:16:04,281 --> 00:16:07,601 Jo's got an idea she wants to go over with you. 231 00:16:07,681 --> 00:16:09,761 All right, sir. 232 00:16:10,961 --> 00:16:12,881 What idea? 233 00:16:12,961 --> 00:16:15,201 From now on, Les does the press conferences. 234 00:16:15,921 --> 00:16:17,641 This is my idea? 235 00:16:17,721 --> 00:16:21,761 If there are any major breakthroughs, I'll step back up to the plate. 236 00:16:24,961 --> 00:16:28,681 So when could I schedule a meeting with Deputy Chief Constable Dryden? 237 00:16:28,761 --> 00:16:30,441 The diary's full for the week. 238 00:16:30,521 --> 00:16:34,241 Yeah... I appreciate he's got a hectic round of media appointments... 239 00:16:34,321 --> 00:16:37,401 I'll get back to you. Did you say you're Superintendent Hayman? 240 00:16:37,481 --> 00:16:40,361 No. No, Hastings. Like the battle. 241 00:16:40,441 --> 00:16:41,921 Leave it with me, sir. 242 00:16:42,001 --> 00:16:44,001 Thank you kindly. 243 00:16:56,201 --> 00:16:57,921 Cab for Jo Dwyer? 244 00:16:58,001 --> 00:16:59,641 Hillside Lane Station, please. 245 00:16:59,721 --> 00:17:02,441 Hi. Jo? Pleased to meet you. I'm Lindsay Denton. 246 00:17:02,521 --> 00:17:05,161 I know who you are and I'm already late for a meeting. 247 00:17:05,241 --> 00:17:08,481 Sorry. I know you must be rushed off your feet, but it won't take a minute. 248 00:17:08,561 --> 00:17:10,561 You must get so many calls and emails. 249 00:17:10,641 --> 00:17:13,521 I'm sorry. I should have replied. It's been a busy time. 250 00:17:13,601 --> 00:17:16,561 It's about publicising the disappearance of Carly Kirk. 251 00:17:16,641 --> 00:17:19,881 - I'll get back to you soon. - You're avoiding me. 252 00:17:19,961 --> 00:17:21,281 No. 253 00:17:21,361 --> 00:17:25,721 I'm a serving Missing Persons detective and I intend to discharge my duties. 254 00:17:25,801 --> 00:17:28,761 - Of course. - Then help me find this girl. 255 00:17:29,681 --> 00:17:31,521 OK. 256 00:17:31,601 --> 00:17:33,881 Why are you lying to me? 257 00:17:52,881 --> 00:17:54,881 (Police radio chatter) 258 00:18:02,561 --> 00:18:06,001 We didn't really meet properly before. Nicky Rogerson. 259 00:18:07,761 --> 00:18:10,641 Sorry about my boss. He's under a lot of pressure. 260 00:18:10,721 --> 00:18:13,841 At least he spared me the strip search. What's going on? 261 00:18:13,921 --> 00:18:17,121 AandB Carriage Repairs was a legit business. Moved on over a year ago. 262 00:18:17,201 --> 00:18:18,761 Unit's been vacant ever since. 263 00:18:18,841 --> 00:18:20,401 What became of the nurse's car? 264 00:18:20,481 --> 00:18:22,761 Found dumped. It's being checked for forensics. 265 00:18:22,841 --> 00:18:25,081 - Found any? - Nothing. 266 00:18:25,161 --> 00:18:27,921 Nothing here, either. We're locking it down and moving out. 267 00:18:35,041 --> 00:18:37,201 Hargreaves calls you "Jolly". 268 00:18:37,841 --> 00:18:41,121 - "Jolly" Rogerson. - He's a laugh a minute. 269 00:18:45,961 --> 00:18:49,201 By the looks, it's not been touched since they moved out. 270 00:18:49,281 --> 00:18:52,761 - Apparently. - Checked CCTV from the hospital car park? 271 00:18:53,681 --> 00:18:55,361 Maybe. 272 00:18:56,401 --> 00:18:58,681 Any chance of AC-12 getting a peek? 273 00:19:05,561 --> 00:19:07,681 Nurse's car. 274 00:19:07,761 --> 00:19:09,441 Joe's car. 275 00:19:10,161 --> 00:19:12,041 - No accident. - Mm. 276 00:19:14,841 --> 00:19:17,241 He never once turns round so the camera can see him. 277 00:19:17,321 --> 00:19:19,201 HASTINGS: Cos he knows it's there. 278 00:19:19,281 --> 00:19:21,241 You get a trace on that car? 279 00:19:21,321 --> 00:19:24,681 Same story as the ambush. Stolen vehicle, cloned plates. 280 00:19:26,441 --> 00:19:28,841 He's the go-between. You get him... 281 00:19:28,921 --> 00:19:32,721 you get the killers, you get the police officer they were working with. 282 00:19:35,761 --> 00:19:38,201 You never saw a face in the hospital? 283 00:19:39,241 --> 00:19:41,201 No. 284 00:19:41,281 --> 00:19:43,401 Only Georgia did. 285 00:20:37,761 --> 00:20:39,721 We had a call off Carly's mate Michelle. 286 00:20:39,801 --> 00:20:43,481 She remembered that the boyfriend was into cars, might have been a mechanic. 287 00:20:43,561 --> 00:20:46,161 OK. Just give me a minute. 288 00:20:49,361 --> 00:20:51,721 We're all set to meet the press. 289 00:20:53,281 --> 00:20:55,321 Come with me a minute. 290 00:21:00,641 --> 00:21:02,641 Take a seat. 291 00:21:11,801 --> 00:21:14,081 - Uh... - What's wrong? 292 00:21:15,321 --> 00:21:18,081 - Have they found her body? - No. No. 293 00:21:18,161 --> 00:21:21,041 But unfortunately there isn't going to be a press conference. 294 00:21:21,121 --> 00:21:23,161 Why not? 295 00:21:23,241 --> 00:21:26,881 There's... insufficient interest in the story. 296 00:21:28,201 --> 00:21:30,361 I get it. 297 00:21:30,441 --> 00:21:33,881 Carly's just some nothing from a broken home. 298 00:21:33,961 --> 00:21:38,201 I'm so sorry. No-one's giving up on Carly. 299 00:21:38,281 --> 00:21:40,281 - This is your job. - Tess. 300 00:21:40,361 --> 00:21:43,881 This is your job! You get them to be here! 301 00:21:43,961 --> 00:21:47,281 You get them to ask people to find Carly. 302 00:21:48,121 --> 00:21:51,321 She's upset, DI Denton. We know it's not your fault. 303 00:21:51,401 --> 00:21:53,641 No? Whose is it, then? 304 00:22:26,841 --> 00:22:29,321 What did you tell him? Working late? 305 00:22:30,561 --> 00:22:33,281 - Yeah, something like that. - He believes you? 306 00:22:36,241 --> 00:22:37,681 Kate? 307 00:22:43,681 --> 00:22:46,961 Are they any nearer to finding out what happened to Jayne? 308 00:22:47,041 --> 00:22:48,681 I think so. 309 00:22:48,761 --> 00:22:50,801 And? 310 00:22:52,361 --> 00:22:55,921 - There's a prime suspect. - Sounds like there's a doubt. 311 00:22:56,641 --> 00:22:58,721 There won't be. 312 00:22:59,521 --> 00:23:02,881 This is an E-FIT of a suspect strongly linked to the ambush. 313 00:23:02,961 --> 00:23:04,841 Used the name "Joe". 314 00:23:04,921 --> 00:23:08,081 So there was a connection with the incident at the hospital? 315 00:23:08,961 --> 00:23:12,121 I uh... no. Erm... 316 00:23:12,201 --> 00:23:16,041 No, there wasn't an individual connected to the 5th of September ambush 317 00:23:16,121 --> 00:23:17,881 receiving treatment... 318 00:23:17,961 --> 00:23:21,241 or, no, this individual wasn't involved in an incident? 319 00:23:21,321 --> 00:23:22,361 (Knocking) 320 00:23:22,441 --> 00:23:26,561 As I say, I'm not at liberty to confirm any connection. 321 00:23:26,641 --> 00:23:30,041 Will Deputy Chief Constable Dryden be at liberty to confirm a connection? 322 00:23:30,121 --> 00:23:34,401 I'm constantly in touch with the Deputy Chief Constable. 323 00:23:34,481 --> 00:23:36,681 - But not right now. - (Laughter) 324 00:23:36,761 --> 00:23:37,881 (Knocking) 325 00:23:37,961 --> 00:23:39,521 This is a complicated operation, 326 00:23:39,601 --> 00:23:42,601 involving 90 officers working around the clock... 327 00:23:46,041 --> 00:23:48,641 - Peace offering. - Kate, that's really not necessary. 328 00:23:48,721 --> 00:23:52,321 Listen, boss, I screwed up. This is an important posting for me. 329 00:23:52,401 --> 00:23:54,641 I was too eager to please. 330 00:23:59,881 --> 00:24:01,481 Thanks. 331 00:24:04,001 --> 00:24:08,601 You're gorgeous, aren't you? Yes, you are. Yes, you are. 332 00:24:08,681 --> 00:24:11,521 She's a little princess, I'll bet. 333 00:24:11,601 --> 00:24:13,681 Aren't they all? 334 00:24:13,761 --> 00:24:16,681 I bet you get your own way, don't you? I bet you do. 335 00:24:16,761 --> 00:24:18,761 (Cat meows) 336 00:24:18,841 --> 00:24:22,521 - (Car alarm in background) - Lived her long? 337 00:24:22,601 --> 00:24:25,921 A year. No, it's probably closer to 18 months. 338 00:24:26,721 --> 00:24:28,241 Easy to lose track. 339 00:24:29,081 --> 00:24:31,441 This place is very cosy. 340 00:24:31,521 --> 00:24:34,041 I had somewhere, but it's... 341 00:24:35,201 --> 00:24:37,001 I had to downsize. 342 00:24:44,881 --> 00:24:47,841 I'm sorry, boss. I'm probably interrupting something. 343 00:24:47,921 --> 00:24:50,121 I'm not sparkling company. I've... 344 00:24:50,201 --> 00:24:53,841 - I've got a lot on my plate. - (Muffled music blaring) 345 00:24:55,441 --> 00:24:58,361 Thanks for the wine. It was a nice thought. 346 00:24:58,441 --> 00:25:00,441 (Music blaring) 347 00:25:04,561 --> 00:25:06,961 - Why don't I go and have a word? - No. 348 00:25:07,041 --> 00:25:08,481 Please don't. 349 00:25:08,561 --> 00:25:10,921 A couple of minutes she always turns it down. 350 00:25:11,001 --> 00:25:12,681 OK. 351 00:25:12,761 --> 00:25:15,401 And you were right, ma'am, that people shouldn't talk. 352 00:25:15,481 --> 00:25:18,601 Problem is they do, and no-one's getting to hear your side. 353 00:25:18,681 --> 00:25:22,121 AC-12, they twist everything and make everyone look guilty. 354 00:25:22,201 --> 00:25:25,161 I wouldn't have taken this posting if I thought you were. 355 00:25:28,121 --> 00:25:29,841 There's an interesting exercise. 356 00:25:29,921 --> 00:25:31,921 You take the worst thing you've ever done 357 00:25:32,001 --> 00:25:34,441 and you state it in the simplest terms, 358 00:25:34,521 --> 00:25:37,281 no dressing it up, no implicit mitigation... 359 00:25:38,001 --> 00:25:39,521 I wouldn't want to play that game. 360 00:25:39,601 --> 00:25:42,441 No, me neither. But AC-12 do. 361 00:25:45,321 --> 00:25:48,401 What's the worst thing you've ever done to anyone? 362 00:25:52,401 --> 00:25:53,921 Have you done something, boss? 363 00:25:55,401 --> 00:25:57,001 Yours first. 364 00:26:00,401 --> 00:26:04,481 I um... Someone told a lie to help a dead man's family, 365 00:26:04,561 --> 00:26:06,441 and I didn't stand up for the truth. 366 00:26:12,041 --> 00:26:14,041 No. 367 00:26:15,041 --> 00:26:17,281 You've done worse than that. 368 00:26:21,081 --> 00:26:25,161 We'll work well together only when you can be completely honest with me. 369 00:26:32,921 --> 00:26:34,921 I'll let you get some rest. 370 00:26:52,281 --> 00:26:54,281 (Dance music blaring) 371 00:27:10,321 --> 00:27:12,321 (Music off) 372 00:28:32,321 --> 00:28:35,601 Phone and financial record requests. I just need your signature, sir. 373 00:28:41,681 --> 00:28:43,601 Phone and financial record requests. 374 00:28:43,681 --> 00:28:46,521 I've just got the tick from the Chief Super. 375 00:28:46,601 --> 00:28:49,961 I'm the case officer, so returns for my eyes only, please. 376 00:29:05,881 --> 00:29:08,441 Jo, come through. Thanks, Denise. 377 00:29:08,521 --> 00:29:10,681 Two minutes, Ted. 378 00:29:12,881 --> 00:29:16,041 What do they know, or think they know? 379 00:29:16,121 --> 00:29:20,121 They've got a source claiming that a vehicle registered to your wife 380 00:29:20,201 --> 00:29:23,841 was captured by a safety camera around 10pm on August 16th. 381 00:29:23,921 --> 00:29:26,401 A fixed three-point penalty notice was sent to your wife 382 00:29:26,481 --> 00:29:29,921 and it's alleged she claimed falsely that you were the driver. 383 00:29:30,001 --> 00:29:31,961 How the hell did they get that? 384 00:29:32,041 --> 00:29:34,041 Told you, they've got a source. 385 00:29:34,121 --> 00:29:37,881 What, some bobby with an axe to grind is stabbing me in the back for a few quid? 386 00:29:37,961 --> 00:29:40,921 Don't these idiots realise I'm trying to improve their lot? 387 00:29:41,001 --> 00:29:42,801 But is it true? 388 00:29:43,601 --> 00:29:45,841 Helen was home. I was driving. 389 00:29:45,921 --> 00:29:49,121 - I'll throw your denial straight back at them. - Thank you. 390 00:29:49,201 --> 00:29:52,041 But if they're confident of their source, they'll run it. 391 00:29:53,641 --> 00:29:55,921 (He sighs) 392 00:29:56,001 --> 00:29:58,681 What can you do to limit the damage? 393 00:29:58,761 --> 00:30:00,761 Me? 394 00:30:00,841 --> 00:30:02,161 You. 395 00:30:02,241 --> 00:30:04,321 The ambush is still the biggest story. 396 00:30:04,401 --> 00:30:07,321 Crack the case, and the speed camera won't even make page 8. 397 00:30:08,681 --> 00:30:12,561 - Why are they doing this to me? - You have to ask? Seriously? 398 00:30:19,201 --> 00:30:21,201 (Phone ringing) 399 00:30:24,921 --> 00:30:27,041 Ted. Very sorry. 400 00:30:31,161 --> 00:30:34,481 Have you been offered tea, coffee? 401 00:30:34,561 --> 00:30:36,961 Ah, plenty. Plenty, thank you, sir. 402 00:30:37,721 --> 00:30:40,441 I can see you're busy so I'll come straight to the point. 403 00:30:40,521 --> 00:30:43,081 - I'd be grateful. - AC-12 would like to access 404 00:30:43,161 --> 00:30:46,001 all areas relevant to the 5th of September ambush. 405 00:30:46,081 --> 00:30:48,561 - Those areas being...? - Witness Protection. 406 00:30:48,641 --> 00:30:50,641 - Ted... - With no reciprocity. 407 00:30:50,721 --> 00:30:53,521 You know the sensitivity of WP. 408 00:30:54,441 --> 00:30:57,281 It's prudent to compartmentalise the investigation. 409 00:30:57,361 --> 00:30:59,241 And how is that going, sir? 410 00:31:01,161 --> 00:31:04,441 I'm only interested in the best way to get results, Ted. 411 00:31:05,241 --> 00:31:06,961 We've identified a prime suspect, sir. 412 00:31:07,041 --> 00:31:10,441 A police officer possibly involved in setting up the ambush. 413 00:31:10,521 --> 00:31:14,321 And a go-between with links to the criminal parties that carried it out. 414 00:31:14,401 --> 00:31:17,361 The missing link is in Witness Protection. I'm nearly certain. 415 00:31:17,441 --> 00:31:20,761 - Who are these individuals. - Rather not say at this time, sir. 416 00:31:20,841 --> 00:31:22,041 Rather not? 417 00:31:22,121 --> 00:31:24,841 With respect, sir, that's what "no reciprocity" means. 418 00:31:24,921 --> 00:31:28,361 It's the appropriate way of investigating blue-on-blue crime. 419 00:31:28,441 --> 00:31:31,961 A way of keeping the lid on internal leaks, sir. 420 00:31:34,121 --> 00:31:36,241 Of course. 421 00:31:36,321 --> 00:31:38,281 We're the best in the business, sir. 422 00:31:39,241 --> 00:31:42,041 I think we can sort this thing out pretty quickly. 423 00:31:46,441 --> 00:31:48,641 I'll open up Witness Protection to your team. 424 00:31:48,721 --> 00:31:53,401 - Thank you, sir. - There's... a DI in AC-9. 425 00:31:53,481 --> 00:31:55,121 He's your man. You'll second him. 426 00:31:55,201 --> 00:31:58,761 - As you wish, sir. - Whatever it takes to nail those bastards. 427 00:31:58,841 --> 00:32:01,681 - Right, Ted? - Absolutely. Thank you, sir. 428 00:32:21,041 --> 00:32:22,681 Thought you could do with a lift. 429 00:32:22,761 --> 00:32:24,241 Thanks. 430 00:32:26,161 --> 00:32:28,161 Uh, don't go. 431 00:32:28,241 --> 00:32:29,921 Is there something I can do? 432 00:32:30,001 --> 00:32:32,161 It's me, actually. 433 00:32:32,241 --> 00:32:35,681 So far I haven't done anything towards your professional development. 434 00:32:35,761 --> 00:32:37,841 You've had a lot on your plate. 435 00:32:42,041 --> 00:32:45,201 So... why Missing Persons? 436 00:32:47,201 --> 00:32:50,001 Um... well, it's challenging detective work. 437 00:32:50,081 --> 00:32:53,001 Plus, when you do find them it's rewarding emotionally. 438 00:32:53,081 --> 00:32:55,361 Mm. When you find them. 439 00:32:55,441 --> 00:32:57,881 Yeah. It's not so brilliant when you don't. 440 00:32:59,361 --> 00:33:01,561 So, have you done much of this before? 441 00:33:01,641 --> 00:33:03,561 A year on misper squad at East Mids. 442 00:33:03,641 --> 00:33:06,281 No! No, then you must know Sally Fordham! 443 00:33:07,121 --> 00:33:09,361 - Um... - What? 444 00:33:09,441 --> 00:33:12,321 There isn't anybody by that name on the squad. 445 00:33:12,401 --> 00:33:14,121 Oh. 446 00:33:14,921 --> 00:33:17,361 (Laughs) 447 00:33:17,441 --> 00:33:21,401 Sorry. Uh... I'm getting mixed up. It's been a bit of a rough day. 448 00:33:21,481 --> 00:33:23,561 Do you mind if we pick this up another time? 449 00:33:23,641 --> 00:33:25,841 - Yeah, no worries. - Great. 450 00:33:28,761 --> 00:33:30,681 Kate... 451 00:33:30,761 --> 00:33:32,281 Thanks for the tea. 452 00:34:06,081 --> 00:34:09,481 Uh, my name's Detective Inspector Denton from 4th Street Station. 453 00:34:09,561 --> 00:34:13,841 I need somebody to give me a list of your employees over the last year. 454 00:34:28,041 --> 00:34:30,121 - Seen DI Denton? - No, sorry. 455 00:34:41,721 --> 00:34:43,721 (Text alert chime) 456 00:35:03,841 --> 00:35:05,841 (Phone rings) 457 00:35:06,921 --> 00:35:08,081 DS Arnott. 458 00:35:08,161 --> 00:35:10,801 Denton's disappeared. Now she's asking me to meet her. 459 00:35:10,881 --> 00:35:14,041 - You suspicious? - I'm not sure. It's an industrial unit. 460 00:35:14,121 --> 00:35:15,681 AandB Carriage Repairs. 461 00:35:15,761 --> 00:35:18,361 That's the empty repair garage they used as a front. 462 00:35:19,121 --> 00:35:20,681 Now I'm suspicious. 463 00:35:20,761 --> 00:35:22,721 I'll call in backup. 464 00:35:22,801 --> 00:35:25,081 I know the location. I can be there in ten minutes. 465 00:35:25,161 --> 00:35:27,721 - If she sees you... - We'll hold back. 466 00:35:27,801 --> 00:35:30,561 - Don't blow my cover. - I won't. 467 00:35:30,641 --> 00:35:33,001 But if anything doesn't feel right, you call. 468 00:35:33,081 --> 00:35:35,081 Received. 469 00:36:19,961 --> 00:36:22,121 (Train passing nearby) 470 00:36:31,681 --> 00:36:34,121 - Boss. - You took your time, didn't you? 471 00:36:34,201 --> 00:36:37,241 - Sorry, I... - Christ's sake. It's around the back. 472 00:36:37,321 --> 00:36:40,241 Isn't this place part of the Major Violent Crime investigation? 473 00:36:40,321 --> 00:36:42,521 I rang garages to see if any of their employees 474 00:36:42,601 --> 00:36:44,801 who fitted the description of Carly's boyfriend 475 00:36:44,881 --> 00:36:48,161 started acting suspiciously around the time of the disappearance. 476 00:36:48,241 --> 00:36:52,401 This place came up as disused but crosschecked with the MVC investigation. 477 00:36:52,481 --> 00:36:54,481 Aren't they protecting the scene? 478 00:36:54,561 --> 00:36:56,521 Forensics have finished. 479 00:36:56,601 --> 00:36:58,641 They've released it. 480 00:36:59,841 --> 00:37:03,761 Ma'am, is this a good idea, with AC-12's investigation into the ambush...? 481 00:37:03,841 --> 00:37:06,001 (She moans) 482 00:37:06,081 --> 00:37:08,201 Do I look like I was born yesterday? 483 00:37:08,281 --> 00:37:10,401 - I don't know what you're talking about. - No? 484 00:37:10,481 --> 00:37:13,721 New DC doesn't care that I'm under investigation, wants to be my friend? 485 00:37:13,801 --> 00:37:15,401 I'm just trying to get along. 486 00:37:16,321 --> 00:37:20,161 What have I told you about being honest with me? I hate liars. 487 00:37:21,041 --> 00:37:23,481 - DS Arnott, AC-12. - Boss... 488 00:37:25,521 --> 00:37:28,681 People have underestimated me my whole life. 489 00:37:28,761 --> 00:37:30,761 (Train horn) 490 00:37:35,921 --> 00:37:37,561 (Knocking) 491 00:37:38,921 --> 00:37:41,761 Absolutely. It's fine. Nearly done. 492 00:37:42,641 --> 00:37:44,761 Be there in ten. Promise. 493 00:37:48,441 --> 00:37:49,841 Hi. 494 00:37:49,921 --> 00:37:51,601 8:30 OK for tomorrow's briefing? 495 00:37:53,161 --> 00:37:56,601 Look, Jo, the Hargreaves interview, the whole thing, this isn't working. 496 00:37:58,961 --> 00:38:01,121 - You're firing me? - No. 497 00:38:02,041 --> 00:38:04,921 You know that's more hassle than it's worth. 498 00:38:06,361 --> 00:38:09,161 You're bringing someone else in. Why? 499 00:38:09,241 --> 00:38:11,601 Do you have to ask? 500 00:38:11,681 --> 00:38:13,401 Seriously? 501 00:38:34,241 --> 00:38:35,641 Can you talk? 502 00:38:38,161 --> 00:38:40,401 What's there to say? 503 00:38:41,281 --> 00:38:44,481 - Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. - No way did Kate mess up. 504 00:38:45,281 --> 00:38:47,361 I underestimated her. 505 00:38:48,161 --> 00:38:51,121 - I've let you down, sir. - Don't talk rubbish. 506 00:38:52,241 --> 00:38:54,761 DI Denton doesn't know the half we've got on her. 507 00:38:56,441 --> 00:38:59,001 That call to the hospital. This stuff at the garage. 508 00:38:59,081 --> 00:39:01,961 Steve, I want you to contact Denton and her rep. 509 00:39:02,041 --> 00:39:04,241 Tell her I want her in here on a Reg 15. 510 00:39:04,321 --> 00:39:06,681 Any prevarication, you arrest her. 511 00:39:08,001 --> 00:39:11,161 I'm telling you, she'll be wishing she never messed with you 512 00:39:11,241 --> 00:39:13,241 by the time we're through with her. 513 00:39:13,321 --> 00:39:15,041 Sir. 514 00:39:22,521 --> 00:39:24,721 Sure you're OK? 515 00:39:24,801 --> 00:39:26,281 Wounded pride, that's all. 516 00:39:26,361 --> 00:39:28,961 - I'll give you a lift home. - Thanks, but... 517 00:39:29,041 --> 00:39:31,161 it's best you don't. 518 00:39:33,241 --> 00:39:35,721 How'd it go with Georgia's parents? 519 00:39:36,961 --> 00:39:38,961 It went. 520 00:39:41,281 --> 00:39:43,281 (Doorbell) 521 00:39:52,521 --> 00:39:54,121 Hi. 522 00:40:01,201 --> 00:40:03,721 Why didn't you tell me she was your partner? 523 00:40:05,481 --> 00:40:07,641 You were feeling bad enough already. 524 00:40:12,601 --> 00:40:15,001 One thing the other police officers said. 525 00:40:15,961 --> 00:40:18,881 They said... me being the only witness... 526 00:40:20,321 --> 00:40:23,441 ..chances were Joe planned to kill me afterwards. 527 00:40:24,601 --> 00:40:26,881 You and your partner saved my life. 528 00:40:28,761 --> 00:40:30,721 Suppose. 529 00:40:30,801 --> 00:40:33,561 Had you been together long, you and her? 530 00:40:42,441 --> 00:40:44,601 (Relaxing piano music) 531 00:40:47,561 --> 00:40:49,561 (Dance music starts blaring) 532 00:40:51,321 --> 00:40:53,321 (She plays more forcefully) 533 00:40:58,001 --> 00:41:00,001 (Piano music continues) 534 00:41:06,721 --> 00:41:08,321 (Dance music blaring) 535 00:41:10,001 --> 00:41:11,961 (She plays forcefully) 536 00:41:12,041 --> 00:41:13,801 (Dance music blaring) 537 00:41:16,961 --> 00:41:18,961 (Tape recorder hums) 538 00:41:20,401 --> 00:41:22,521 (High-pitched hum) 539 00:41:25,761 --> 00:41:27,041 (Hum stops) 540 00:41:27,121 --> 00:41:29,281 AC-12 interview with DI Denton, 541 00:41:29,361 --> 00:41:31,481 in the presence of DI Royal 542 00:41:31,561 --> 00:41:34,561 and Superintendent Hastings, DS Arnott and DC Fleming. 543 00:41:34,641 --> 00:41:38,201 DI Denton, did you assault DC Fleming? 544 00:41:39,321 --> 00:41:42,321 Sorry, sir, you'll have to help me. Who's DC Fleming? 545 00:41:45,081 --> 00:41:49,361 For the purposes of the tape, I am indicating DC Fleming. 546 00:41:49,441 --> 00:41:51,441 I'm confused, sir. That's DC Foster. 547 00:41:54,081 --> 00:41:57,681 The officer known to you as Foster, did you assault her? Yes or no? 548 00:41:57,761 --> 00:41:59,961 - No. - You didn't strike her? 549 00:42:00,921 --> 00:42:03,561 There was an altercation that got a little bit physical. 550 00:42:03,641 --> 00:42:06,841 For the tape, I note that DC Foster - sorry, Fleming - 551 00:42:06,921 --> 00:42:09,081 shows no significant injuries. 552 00:42:09,161 --> 00:42:11,401 - Are you in the habit of assaulting people? - No. 553 00:42:11,481 --> 00:42:12,921 - Ever assaulted anyone? - No. 554 00:42:13,001 --> 00:42:15,841 Did you assault Lorna Barrett, your next-door neighbour? 555 00:42:15,921 --> 00:42:18,961 - No. - Her statement alleged you did. I'll read from it. 556 00:42:21,361 --> 00:42:23,681 "Lindsay Denton struck me on the head with a bottle, 557 00:42:23,761 --> 00:42:26,201 then she beat my head against the floor repeatedly." 558 00:42:26,281 --> 00:42:28,361 Lorna Barrett's an unreliable witness. 559 00:42:28,441 --> 00:42:29,961 It's a vexatious complaint. 560 00:42:30,041 --> 00:42:31,721 I interviewed Lorna Barrett. 561 00:42:31,801 --> 00:42:34,001 She provided a coherent account of the assault, 562 00:42:34,081 --> 00:42:36,521 had injuries consistent with her version of events 563 00:42:36,601 --> 00:42:39,641 and accurately described you as the assailant. 564 00:42:39,721 --> 00:42:42,921 There's a witness to my relationship with Miss Barrett. 565 00:42:43,001 --> 00:42:44,921 She's in this room right now. 566 00:42:45,001 --> 00:42:47,401 Shall I call you Foster or Fleming? 567 00:42:48,081 --> 00:42:51,521 - Fleming. - Miss Barrett played loud music late at night. 568 00:42:51,601 --> 00:42:53,361 - Can you confirm that? - Yes. 569 00:42:53,441 --> 00:42:57,201 And did I respond in an aggressive fashion to the antisocial behaviour? 570 00:42:57,281 --> 00:42:59,081 No. 571 00:42:59,161 --> 00:43:02,601 Miss Barrett's allegations represent a history of antisocial conduct. 572 00:43:02,681 --> 00:43:04,761 You might have been taken in by her, DS Arnott, 573 00:43:04,841 --> 00:43:07,401 though she doesn't appear to be your type. 574 00:43:13,121 --> 00:43:16,841 I think we should revisit the events of the 5th of September. 575 00:43:16,921 --> 00:43:20,801 DI Denton has already provided a comprehensive statement 576 00:43:20,881 --> 00:43:22,321 and interview in this regard. 577 00:43:22,401 --> 00:43:26,041 Yes, as a witness. These matters will now be addressed under the terms 578 00:43:26,121 --> 00:43:28,881 of the notice you've just been served. DS Arnott? 579 00:43:28,961 --> 00:43:30,921 You've seen this illustration before. 580 00:43:31,001 --> 00:43:33,001 Document 5 in your folders. 581 00:43:33,081 --> 00:43:36,321 It shows the location of the safe house - 12 St James' Close - 582 00:43:36,401 --> 00:43:37,921 the route taken by the convoy, 583 00:43:38,001 --> 00:43:41,401 the location of the ambush which led to the deaths of DS Akers, 584 00:43:41,481 --> 00:43:43,321 Sergeant Wallace and PC Butler. 585 00:43:43,401 --> 00:43:45,121 It also shows 4th Street Station, 586 00:43:45,201 --> 00:43:49,081 which DI Denton has claimed was the intended destination that night. 587 00:43:49,161 --> 00:43:51,001 DI Denton... 588 00:43:51,081 --> 00:43:55,401 this is now your opportunity to amend or clarify your previous statement. 589 00:43:59,161 --> 00:44:01,001 (Whispers) I've got nothing to add. 590 00:44:01,081 --> 00:44:03,801 DI Denton has nothing to add. 591 00:44:03,881 --> 00:44:07,041 There is one point we'd like to explore in more depth with you, 592 00:44:07,121 --> 00:44:09,281 and that is the route. 593 00:44:09,361 --> 00:44:12,681 This is an excerpt from the first interview with DI Denton. 594 00:44:12,761 --> 00:44:15,881 For the tape, a transcript will appear on screen. 595 00:44:18,961 --> 00:44:21,441 This back route. It would lead to 4th Street Station, 596 00:44:21,521 --> 00:44:23,801 but only if you'd continued along Crown Avenue. 597 00:44:23,881 --> 00:44:25,841 The vehicles turned left into Long Lane. 598 00:44:27,121 --> 00:44:30,721 DENTON: The... The decision appeared to make sense at the time. 599 00:44:31,761 --> 00:44:34,401 There were roadworks on Crown Avenue, 600 00:44:36,361 --> 00:44:40,041 with temporary traffic signals controlling a single lane. 601 00:44:40,121 --> 00:44:42,961 It was a potential hold-up that would have left us vulnerable. 602 00:44:43,041 --> 00:44:45,721 ARNOTT: There were no roadworks on Crown Avenue that night. 603 00:44:45,801 --> 00:44:47,801 Works had been completed the day before. 604 00:44:49,681 --> 00:44:51,361 DENTON: I wasn't aware. 605 00:44:51,441 --> 00:44:55,241 HASTINGS: You didn't make a point of getting up-to-date travel information? 606 00:44:55,321 --> 00:44:56,841 DENTON: No. 607 00:44:58,961 --> 00:45:03,081 DI Denton's service vehicle is fitted with a Type 60 Travel System. 608 00:45:03,161 --> 00:45:05,761 I'm familiar with this system and so is DI Denton. 609 00:45:06,721 --> 00:45:09,441 I've been a passenger in said vehicle and observed DI Denton 610 00:45:09,521 --> 00:45:11,761 operate this system faultlessly. 611 00:45:13,161 --> 00:45:17,041 The TS-60 provides instantaneous traffic and roadworks information 612 00:45:17,121 --> 00:45:18,841 relating to the chosen route. 613 00:45:19,841 --> 00:45:23,121 The service vehicle driven by DI Denton on the night of the ambush 614 00:45:23,201 --> 00:45:25,641 was also fitted with a TS-60. 615 00:45:27,041 --> 00:45:29,721 This system was in operation on the night of September 5th 616 00:45:29,801 --> 00:45:31,441 and would have advised DI Denton 617 00:45:31,521 --> 00:45:34,201 there were no longer roadworks on Crown Avenue. 618 00:45:39,841 --> 00:45:43,081 You drove them straight into that ambush, didn't you? 619 00:45:45,161 --> 00:45:46,761 It was no accident, was it? 620 00:45:48,681 --> 00:45:51,241 I genuinely believed that there were roadworks. 621 00:45:52,321 --> 00:45:55,961 In the stress of the situation, I didn't even look at the sat-nav. 622 00:45:56,041 --> 00:45:59,761 I strenuously deny any involvement in setting up the ambush. 623 00:46:01,201 --> 00:46:03,721 Three of our own - three of your own - 624 00:46:03,801 --> 00:46:06,441 in the morgue because of you, DI Denton. 625 00:46:06,521 --> 00:46:08,801 - Make that four. - Yes. 626 00:46:08,881 --> 00:46:10,801 DC Georgia Trotman, 627 00:46:10,881 --> 00:46:13,641 killed attempting to protect the life of the witness, 628 00:46:13,721 --> 00:46:15,281 who was the target of that ambush. 629 00:46:15,361 --> 00:46:18,121 DI Denton has absolutely no connection 630 00:46:18,201 --> 00:46:20,921 to the tragic death of DC Trotman. 631 00:46:21,001 --> 00:46:24,241 You'll kindly keep your counsel till we're said and done. 632 00:46:24,321 --> 00:46:26,721 The witness survived the ambush and was receiving treatment 633 00:46:26,801 --> 00:46:29,801 when there was a second, successful, attempt on his life. 634 00:46:29,881 --> 00:46:33,201 DI Denton was observed making a phone call from a public telephone box 635 00:46:33,281 --> 00:46:36,441 approximately 15 minutes prior to the witness's death. 636 00:46:36,521 --> 00:46:38,121 Why did you use a phone box? 637 00:46:39,001 --> 00:46:41,441 I didn't want the call appearing in my phone history. 638 00:46:41,521 --> 00:46:44,801 Yeah, we get that, DI Denton. Why didn't you? 639 00:46:44,881 --> 00:46:47,801 It was an impulse. I knew it was unadvisable. 640 00:46:47,881 --> 00:46:51,121 Said call was identified with the number of the hospital switchboard. 641 00:46:51,201 --> 00:46:54,601 It was put through to Intensive Care, where the witness was being treated. 642 00:46:54,681 --> 00:46:56,881 The member of staff who took the call stated 643 00:46:56,961 --> 00:46:59,721 that the female caller asked for Staff Nurse Tindal by name. 644 00:46:59,801 --> 00:47:02,321 Staff Nurse Tindal being the nurse blackmailed into 645 00:47:02,401 --> 00:47:04,121 furnishing access to the witness. 646 00:47:04,201 --> 00:47:05,681 Who made that call, DI Denton? 647 00:47:05,761 --> 00:47:07,761 - Not me. - I saw you make that call. 648 00:47:07,841 --> 00:47:10,361 I'm not denying making a call. 649 00:47:10,441 --> 00:47:12,601 The witness was the only person who could verify 650 00:47:12,681 --> 00:47:16,081 that I had nothing to do with setting up the ambush. 651 00:47:16,161 --> 00:47:19,721 I'd heard he was about to regain consciousness and I wanted to find out. 652 00:47:19,801 --> 00:47:21,601 How come you knew the name of the nurse? 653 00:47:21,681 --> 00:47:23,761 The very same nurse who was involved. 654 00:47:23,841 --> 00:47:26,321 I didn't. I hung up when they put me through. 655 00:47:27,441 --> 00:47:30,681 I realised it was a stupid thing to do. I wasn't thinking. 656 00:47:30,761 --> 00:47:32,961 You expect us to believe that? 657 00:47:33,961 --> 00:47:36,521 - If I had conspired in a murder... - Which she didn't! 658 00:47:36,601 --> 00:47:39,521 ..why on earth would I have made a call at that exact time? 659 00:47:39,601 --> 00:47:42,521 - It would only incriminate me. - It does. 660 00:47:42,601 --> 00:47:44,841 Funny, that. 661 00:47:46,441 --> 00:47:48,801 I'm sure you've seen this E-FIT before? 662 00:47:49,641 --> 00:47:52,321 - Who is that man? - I've never seen him before. 663 00:47:52,401 --> 00:47:54,897 He was at the hospital, about to kill the witness and DC Trotman 664 00:47:54,921 --> 00:47:57,201 at exactly the same time you made your phone call. 665 00:48:02,241 --> 00:48:05,681 DS Arnott, what's your theory on why I'd make that call? 666 00:48:05,761 --> 00:48:09,841 It was a signal. Or you got cold feet and tried to call off the murder. 667 00:48:09,921 --> 00:48:11,801 I'm as aware as you all are 668 00:48:11,881 --> 00:48:15,641 that it's impossible to trace a call within an internal telephone network. 669 00:48:15,721 --> 00:48:18,441 All you can do is identify the number dialled from the call box 670 00:48:18,521 --> 00:48:20,721 as being that of the hospital switchboard. 671 00:48:20,801 --> 00:48:24,081 And I admit to that part. After that, all you have is the vague evidence 672 00:48:24,161 --> 00:48:27,081 from somebody who can't be sure who called, what they said or why. 673 00:48:27,161 --> 00:48:30,041 I deny that it was me who asked to speak to the nurse. 674 00:48:32,121 --> 00:48:34,361 That your final answer? 675 00:48:37,881 --> 00:48:39,361 Hm. 676 00:48:40,521 --> 00:48:42,801 DC Fleming. 677 00:48:44,601 --> 00:48:47,401 DI Denton text-messaged me to attend a meeting 678 00:48:47,481 --> 00:48:50,841 at the Canalside Industrial Estate... purporting to be 679 00:48:50,921 --> 00:48:54,321 in connection with a breakthrough in a missing persons inquiry. 680 00:48:54,401 --> 00:48:56,801 The specific location given by DI Denton 681 00:48:56,881 --> 00:49:00,041 was a unit formerly belonging to AandB Carriage Repairs. 682 00:49:00,121 --> 00:49:01,561 This disused unit was a front 683 00:49:01,641 --> 00:49:04,841 for individuals connected with the 5th of September ambush. 684 00:49:05,841 --> 00:49:08,441 What was your connection, DI Denton? 685 00:49:08,521 --> 00:49:11,321 There's no connection to me. 686 00:49:11,401 --> 00:49:13,721 I went there following a lead on my investigation 687 00:49:13,801 --> 00:49:16,841 into the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl. 688 00:49:16,921 --> 00:49:20,721 The fact it had gone out of business and was connected to an ongoing investigation, 689 00:49:20,801 --> 00:49:23,001 these facts only added to my suspicions. 690 00:49:23,081 --> 00:49:26,401 Yes, but instead of following your suspicions, you assault DC Fleming. 691 00:49:26,481 --> 00:49:28,361 - I was emotional, sir. - Why? 692 00:49:30,241 --> 00:49:34,001 I imagined what it must have been like for that girl if she was abducted to that place. 693 00:49:34,081 --> 00:49:35,921 I was frustrated with the case 694 00:49:36,001 --> 00:49:38,041 and I was angry with DC Fleming's lies. 695 00:49:38,121 --> 00:49:41,841 Lies. Yes, you don't like being lied to, do you, DI Denton? 696 00:49:41,921 --> 00:49:44,161 The fact of the matter is, neither do we. 697 00:49:44,241 --> 00:49:47,801 DI Denton, I am arresting you for conspiracy to murder a protected witness... 698 00:49:47,881 --> 00:49:50,161 - State the grounds. - You do not have to say... 699 00:49:50,241 --> 00:49:52,961 Under Code G of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, 700 00:49:53,041 --> 00:49:55,121 state the grounds. Why are you arresting me? 701 00:49:55,201 --> 00:49:57,601 As the arresting officer, I submit... 702 00:49:57,681 --> 00:50:02,121 One - you're the sole survivor of an ambush you had the means of setting up. 703 00:50:02,201 --> 00:50:05,081 Two - you made a phone call - 704 00:50:05,161 --> 00:50:07,241 and freely admit that you made a phone call - 705 00:50:07,321 --> 00:50:09,961 to the hospital, after which two people were murdered. 706 00:50:10,041 --> 00:50:12,801 Regarding the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, 707 00:50:12,881 --> 00:50:16,521 I not subsection 5C (1C), 2E and F, 708 00:50:16,601 --> 00:50:19,161 and I'm sure you're very familiar with those terms. 709 00:50:20,881 --> 00:50:24,241 Lindsay Denton, you do not have to say anything, 710 00:50:24,961 --> 00:50:27,081 however, you may harm your defence 711 00:50:27,161 --> 00:50:29,321 if you fail to mention, when questioned, 712 00:50:29,401 --> 00:50:32,001 something you later rely on in court. 713 00:50:32,081 --> 00:50:35,041 Anything you do say may be used in evidence. 714 00:50:37,801 --> 00:50:40,361 I would like to say something. 715 00:50:40,441 --> 00:50:42,961 Keep the tape running. 716 00:50:45,041 --> 00:50:47,321 Superintendent Hastings, 717 00:50:47,401 --> 00:50:51,881 I have in my possession certain financial records pertaining to you. 718 00:50:55,601 --> 00:50:57,081 How the hell did you get these? 719 00:50:57,161 --> 00:50:59,121 The document requests were signed off 720 00:50:59,201 --> 00:51:01,641 by an officer of Chief Superintendent rank. 721 00:51:01,721 --> 00:51:05,281 Anything I say may be used in evidence. That works both ways, sir. 722 00:51:05,881 --> 00:51:09,201 Sir, DI Denton's asked that the tape be left running. 723 00:51:09,281 --> 00:51:10,761 She's got a right to be heard. 724 00:51:10,841 --> 00:51:12,721 Without going into details, 725 00:51:12,801 --> 00:51:15,321 the records show that Superintendent Hastings 726 00:51:15,401 --> 00:51:18,081 is in considerable financial difficulties. 727 00:51:19,481 --> 00:51:23,161 These have absolutely no relevance... 728 00:51:23,241 --> 00:51:25,801 to the case against you, DI Denton. 729 00:51:25,881 --> 00:51:28,841 I'm reading from a transcript of our first interview. 730 00:51:29,841 --> 00:51:31,721 Superintendent Hastings - 731 00:51:31,801 --> 00:51:34,961 "Our strongest supposition is that criminal interests 732 00:51:35,041 --> 00:51:38,481 attempted to assassinate the witness to prevent him testifying. 733 00:51:38,561 --> 00:51:42,961 Those interests would pay a pretty penny for an inside man or woman. 734 00:51:43,041 --> 00:51:46,361 Any officer in the kind of financial mess you're in, DI Denton, 735 00:51:46,441 --> 00:51:48,521 is honour bound to declare it, 736 00:51:48,601 --> 00:51:51,201 on account of vulnerability to bribery." 737 00:51:52,721 --> 00:51:55,161 Have you declared your situation, sir? 738 00:51:57,361 --> 00:51:59,681 - Sir? - No. 739 00:51:59,761 --> 00:52:01,921 No. 740 00:52:06,481 --> 00:52:08,001 DS Arnott. 741 00:52:08,721 --> 00:52:11,241 I'd like to give you these photographs. 742 00:52:18,081 --> 00:52:21,521 - Do you recognise the location? - Yeah. 743 00:52:21,601 --> 00:52:24,201 This is the home under protective custody 744 00:52:24,281 --> 00:52:26,001 of Staff Nurse Claire Tindal. 745 00:52:26,761 --> 00:52:29,721 You interviewed her in connection with events at the hospital. 746 00:52:29,801 --> 00:52:31,761 - There are more photos. - How'd you get these? 747 00:52:31,841 --> 00:52:35,481 For the tape, the images show DS Arnott returning to Staff Nurse Tindal's home, 748 00:52:35,561 --> 00:52:39,241 and he is later photographed in an upstairs bedroom with her. 749 00:52:39,321 --> 00:52:41,521 What was the purpose of your return visit? 750 00:52:45,321 --> 00:52:49,041 I'm sure you took notes of the conversation. May we hear them? 751 00:52:53,121 --> 00:52:54,881 No notes, then. 752 00:52:55,881 --> 00:53:00,001 I'm sure you're aware - perhaps you're not - but I hope that Superintendent Hastings is... 753 00:53:00,081 --> 00:53:02,801 that inappropriate relations with a witness is a breach 754 00:53:02,881 --> 00:53:05,801 of the England And Wales Police Conduct Regulations 2008. 755 00:53:05,881 --> 00:53:07,841 - I know the regs. - Were you coaching her 756 00:53:07,921 --> 00:53:11,681 to corroborate the allegations against me regarding the call to the hospital? 757 00:53:11,761 --> 00:53:13,601 - I don't have to. - No? 758 00:53:13,681 --> 00:53:17,321 I'd say you're in desperate need of someone identifying me as the caller. 759 00:53:17,401 --> 00:53:20,081 Was Staff Nurse Tindal able to do that for you? 760 00:53:23,841 --> 00:53:26,321 For the tape, DS Arnott's not forthcoming. 761 00:53:28,201 --> 00:53:29,761 - No. - No, she wasn't able? 762 00:53:31,041 --> 00:53:32,401 She wasn't able. 763 00:53:32,481 --> 00:53:34,721 Was she able to state any relationship with me? 764 00:53:35,801 --> 00:53:36,961 No. 765 00:53:39,081 --> 00:53:41,961 We've established that you know the witness better than most. 766 00:53:42,041 --> 00:53:44,321 Is she likely to lie? 767 00:53:44,401 --> 00:53:45,681 No. 768 00:53:45,761 --> 00:53:48,841 If I was connected, she'd say, wouldn't she? 769 00:53:51,041 --> 00:53:52,881 Yes. 770 00:53:52,961 --> 00:53:57,281 DS Arnott, you know a suspect's three incriminating criteria. 771 00:53:59,641 --> 00:54:01,521 Motive, opportunity, means. 772 00:54:01,601 --> 00:54:04,161 Motive. I had none. 773 00:54:04,241 --> 00:54:07,441 Why on earth would I want to kill fellow officers? 774 00:54:07,521 --> 00:54:08,881 Opportunity. 775 00:54:09,721 --> 00:54:11,001 I had none. 776 00:54:11,081 --> 00:54:15,681 I only found out about the witness, in a phone call, one hour before the ambush. 777 00:54:16,361 --> 00:54:20,721 Means. I had none. I've never worked Serious Crime. 778 00:54:20,801 --> 00:54:24,961 I don't have the criminal connections to be able to conspire in an ambush. 779 00:54:26,161 --> 00:54:28,481 DC Fleming. 780 00:54:28,561 --> 00:54:30,761 Is this your mobile phone? 781 00:54:32,401 --> 00:54:34,561 - Yes. - Please speak up for the tape. 782 00:54:35,961 --> 00:54:37,081 Yes. 783 00:54:37,161 --> 00:54:39,121 I came into possession of this mobile phone 784 00:54:39,201 --> 00:54:42,961 during our altercation at the industrial estate. Is that correct? 785 00:54:44,441 --> 00:54:46,961 Yeah. You stole it from me. 786 00:54:47,641 --> 00:54:50,681 Your call history makes for very interesting reading. 787 00:54:50,761 --> 00:54:53,401 Significant people at significant times. 788 00:54:55,401 --> 00:54:57,761 Stealing. It's against the law. 789 00:54:57,841 --> 00:54:59,321 My bad. 790 00:55:00,561 --> 00:55:03,841 Save the best of this conversation for another time. That suit you? 791 00:55:03,921 --> 00:55:06,361 Interview terminated. 792 00:55:06,441 --> 00:55:09,001 The show's over. Steve. 793 00:55:09,081 --> 00:55:11,201 You hold her here. 794 00:55:12,161 --> 00:55:14,681 Kate, you organise the custody. 795 00:55:15,961 --> 00:55:20,241 Best I can do for you now, Lindsay, is find you a good solicitor. 796 00:55:28,441 --> 00:55:30,401 AC-12 are bringing in an officer. 797 00:55:30,481 --> 00:55:33,881 She works at 4th Street Station, so ideally somewhere she's not known. 798 00:55:33,961 --> 00:55:35,961 (Elevator bell dings) 799 00:55:38,641 --> 00:55:40,841 We'll fax over the paperwork for charging. 800 00:55:40,921 --> 00:55:44,081 They've handed over the Witness Protection files. Let's get cracking! 801 00:55:44,161 --> 00:55:47,961 I want this place locked down, accessed by named personnel only. 802 00:55:48,041 --> 00:55:49,561 Keep an eye on her. Shut the door. 803 00:55:49,641 --> 00:55:53,801 No piece of paper shall leave this building without my approval in triplicate. 804 00:55:57,721 --> 00:55:59,601 Good man. 805 00:56:01,841 --> 00:56:04,041 Mother of God. 806 00:56:05,401 --> 00:56:08,241 The protected witness - the wee gobshite this was all about. 807 00:56:08,841 --> 00:56:10,881 Christ! 808 00:56:19,161 --> 00:56:21,121 We need to start over. 809 00:56:21,201 --> 00:56:24,681 Call your wives, your husbands, your boyfriends, your girlfriends. 810 00:56:24,761 --> 00:56:26,761 No-one is leaving the premises 811 00:56:26,841 --> 00:56:30,161 till we have sifted through every single piece of information. 812 00:56:54,761 --> 00:56:57,201 What was in the Witness Protection files? 813 00:57:01,281 --> 00:57:03,561 I saw the reaction. Was it the witness? 814 00:57:06,841 --> 00:57:08,521 Oh, my God. Was it someone you knew? 815 00:57:08,601 --> 00:57:10,681 I can't discuss this. 816 00:57:11,281 --> 00:57:14,481 How can you let this happen to me when you know there's more to it? 817 00:57:21,601 --> 00:57:24,321 Let's go. 818 00:57:31,001 --> 00:57:33,001 (Phone ringing) 819 00:57:38,121 --> 00:57:39,121 DS Arnott. DI Denton.