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These were found hidden in DS Brandice's car.

Wheatley's investigation is premised on the idea

that Crowther that had Brandice in his pocket.

I'm not so sure.

Soran Ahmadi

the only other witness in the Crowther trial.

Mum someone's out the back.

There was another man at your house.

Do you think you might have seen him?

No.

DS Brandice had surgery

and they're keeping him under. It's touch and go.

Do you think you could unlock this?

-Whose phone is it? -Brandice's.

And why the hell haven't you given it to Wheatley?

This better be worth it Liz.

Someone on that list just served up

a 12-year-old girl to Eddie Crowther.

Right now everyone is under suspicion.

No-one can find any links between Crowther and Brandice.

Raj Kohli I'm arresting you

on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

Someone wants her dead

yet she says she didn't see anything.

Those two things don't make sense.

You know I didn't do this right?

I'm gonna get this sorted Raj trust me.

DS Brandice.

The witness giving you grief?

You know we can't talk about that.

When can I see you again?

Tonight?

Mm yeah.

Usual place.

Hey I'm not losing my job over this.

I can speak to you then.

Okay.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

How can I help?

I wanted to talk to you about DS Kohli ma'am.

You know I can't share details

of an active investigation.

Well of course but there's been a terrible mistake.

I've worked with Kohli for three years.

-I can't believe he's bent. -Mm.

So listen...

several of my colleagues

think the matter of the leak is resolved.

It's either Raj Kohli acting alone

or Kohli in collaboration with Brandice.

All we need to do is link them to Crowther

and it's case closed.

I'm not so sure.

Well I'm glad to hear it.

My own feeling is that someone planted this message

to set Raj up.

The key question in all this is

who is the common denominator?

Well if you ask me...

I think it's you.

Sorry?

You were privy to the location of the safe house

and to the location of the Amy McLennan interview.

You found DS Brandice's car and you're Raj Kohli's partner

so he's likely to have trusted you.

Are you making an allegation against me?

Not yet.

But my gut tells me you are hiding something Liz.

Whatever it is I'll find out.

Okay bye.

What's going on?

You might wanna ask DCI Kelman that.

Over here please Nyles.

DCI Kapoor's decided to step down

as head of the Protected Persons Unit effective immediately.

What?

Is he all right?

Taking early retirement.

As Kapoor's deputy

the expectation is that you'll step in

as acting head of the unit until a permanent replacement

can be appointed.

Can I ask who this came from?

Command.

Ma'am I'm already over-committed.

Are you declining the promotion?

No ma'am but --

Good.

I've let the unit know that we'll be addressing them

at 10:00 a.m.

Oh and congratulations Acting DCI Nyles.

Arun what the hell?

Excuse me.

Given the various balls at play

it was suggested that the unit might benefit

from a change of direction.

Strongly suggested.

I'm sorry.

Truthfully it's a bit of a relief.

Kelman has just asked me to step up temporarily but --

You know they're setting you up to fail.

Right now this unit it's a poisoned chalice.

Well not if I can prove who's really behind this.

Are you ready?

Good luck with that Acting DCI Nyles.

You're gonna need it.

I know DCI Kapoor's departure comes as a surprise

to all of us and you'll have questions

about DS Kohli and DS Brandice amongst other things.

There's a rumour the unit's being shut down.

Can you at least confirm whether that's true?

I can't preempt decisions

that have been made by Senior Command

but what I can say is we've still got protected witnesses

that require management so I think we should focus on them.

But if there's another leak

aren't they all still in danger?

While the enquiry into this unit will continue

the immediate security threat is thought to be resolved.

So from a resource allocation point of view

moving every single witness

is not regarded as a high priority at this time.

I need to protect the integrity of this unit.

So we can't be complacent.

You did well.

Morale's on the floor.

That's what happens

when police officers betray their colleagues.

I understand that the case against DS Kohli looks strong

but I have serious doubts.

And if he isn't the leak

then the immediate security threat is far from resolved.

I'd be happy to undertake a personal review

of the evidence against him.

Of course I can't make any promises.

Thank you ma'am.

Hey. She's still asleep.

She all right?

Oh thanks.

Not exactly but I reckon she'll be glad to see you.

That's the thing

I won't be able to relieve you right now.

Ma'am I've been on for 16 hours.

Arun stepped down

and I've been told to take over temporarily.

And right now

I'd prefer to keep this location strictly between us.

May I ask ma'am...

why me?

Well you didn't have access to Amy's interview location

so you couldn't have leaked it.

Kelman's put you through the ringer

and you came out spotless.

Also I think Amy might like you.

I'm sorry I need to take this.

Rick tell me you've got something.

I wish I could.

That name you gave me John Gibson.

Yeah any connection to Crowther?

Not unless Crowther secretly went to Eton

and works in a merchant bank.

I mean I'll send you everything I've got

but on paper Gibson looks pristine.

What about our motorcyclist?

Your informants got anything there?

They're scared Liz.

What happened with the McLennans has sent out a message.

And as it stands nobody's talking.

Well I can't find them.

I had all my pills laid out on a tray.

Yeah I know you did Dad 'cause I put them there.

Well they're gone.

And no I didn't accidentally put them in the bin.

Look I'm not far from home.

Why don't I swing by in a bit

and sort it out for you all right?

I can lay them out myself you know?

I'm not an idiot.

No Dad wait for me.

I'll see you soon.

Oh shit!

No no Mr. Ahmadi whoa whoa.

I'm police. I'm with Protected Persons.

ID.

I'm here to help you okay?

I agreed to testify against Crowther.

So I'll be next on his list.

Well we are rebuilding the case.

But if you are now refusing

to give evidence against Crowther

you'll be forced out of the Protected Persons programme.

And then I can't do any more to help you.

But if I testify I'm dead.

I'm in charge of this safe house

so I can allow you to stay here

at least until the heat dies down.

I can help you but you've gotta help me.

I worked for Crowther

because he promised to get my family to the UK.

But he lied. My children are still there.

That's why I agreed to do this.

You made the right decision.

Really?

I still hope to see my family.

If Crowther kills me how is that going to happen?

So you helped him import heroin into the UK?

Eddie wanted access to cheap heroin in Turkey.

So he came to me to help organise it.

Local knowledge.

And McLennan laundered the earnings.

It's all in my statement.

Who managed it for him -- the Turkish end?

It's a good question.

I'm trying to identify one of Crowther's crew.

He's a skilled motorcyclist red hair probably the muscle.

Jock Ferguson.

Okay.

And what about bent cops?

You ever see this man?

Or him?

No.

He was shot probably by one of Crowther's thugs.

If I can work out why connect him back to Crowther

I'll be able to put them all in jail

and you and your family will be safe.

The last house you had me in he came to see me there.

Five maybe six weeks ago.

What did he want?

He was asking questions like you

about the operations in the Middle East.

Did he say who he was working for?

He said it was police.

I said I already have two protection officers

looking after me

and Bewley's team preparing me for the trial

so what's his job?

What did he say?

"Good question."

That's what he said.

He said I mustn't tell anyone he was there

otherwise there'd be problems for me big problems.

And after that?

He said he'd be back but I never saw him again.

Did you grow up in this place?

Moved from Manchester.

My mum died.

Dad got a promotion Major Crimes.

I pretty much ran this house. Dad worked long hours so...

Bit of a local legend your dad.

I guess.

Made me work twice as hard

made sure I lived up to expectations.

He must have been proud of you though

when you joined the force.

Sure.

I mean he didn't say it but yeah sure.

Police families.

Sometimes I feel like coppers here don't really trust you

unless you're born into one.

Mm.

My ex was from a police family.

Trusting him was the biggest mistake I ever made.

I guess it takes a leap of faith

to make a marriage work right?

People fall in love lose their judgement go blind.

If you ask me trust needs to be earned.

And what does a fella need to do to earn yours?

Hi this is Noel Taylor.

Leave a message after the tone.

DC Taylor it's DI Nyles.

I want you to pull together everything we've got

on DS Brandice.

-You could've told me. -About what?

That you had Jas. At the house this morning

there was no sign of her no-one around.

She said she'd okayed it with you.

Anyway it's your week with her

so why the hell weren't you in?

Becca was poorly wanted to spend the night with her.

Leaving your daughter alone?

She's nearly 16 Liz. It's one night.

So you trust her on her own all night?

Yeah yeah I do.

It's called independence.

Maybe you should do the same.

Nice rationalisation Freddie.

Whatever.

See you later.

See ya.

Well here she is at last.

Head of the unit amazing Mum.

Yeah.

Took a while but you got there in the end.

How do you know?

I know a mate of mine in the ACC's office.

I'm just surprised you didn't tell us yourself.

It's just temporary I mean it's not a real promotion.

Rubbish.

Still I hope you're prepared.

It's a tough job heading up a Major Crime squad.

Dad I work in Protected Persons.

I left Major Crime 12 years ago.

Yeah I knew that I knew it.

I just meant either way it's a tough job.

Well let's get these meds sorted out yeah?

Already done.

In there.

Okay that's perfect.

I'm not angry any more either about that girl in my room.

Granddad explained it all.

I wanted to talk to you about something else.

-Your granddad -- -I know.

Till he goes home I need to step up and do more.

And I will.

I mean I sorted out his meds.

Is there something else wrong?

I'm sorry love. I need to take this.

Mum.

Rick.

Liz I thought you should know Brandice is awake.

Rick.

You okay?

I've seen Ahmadi.

Brandice has been operating way beyond the boundaries

of witness protection protocols.

We're talking serious breaches

directly relating to witnesses in the Crowther trial.

Sounds like I need to have a little chat

with our DS Brandice then.

Yeah and Ahmadi named our motorcycle man Jock Ferguson.

Ah Andrew Jock Ferguson.

Low-grade thug rippers and knife man

used to be tight with Crowther.

Right so fits the bill.

Well I know that he's on Wheatley's long list

but apparently he fled the country end of last year.

Well maybe he's back.

Excuse me you family or...?

No police.

Sorry ma'am new rules.

Only specifically authorised persons to enter.

What?

I am Detective Sergeant Paul Brandice's supervisor.

Sorry ma'am. Not on the list you don't get in.

Orders of DCI Wheatley.

Nyles.

You speak to him ma'am?

If you can call it that.

He's so zonked on propofol

he couldn't string a sentence together.

Well I'd like to try.

I'm sure once he's been formally interviewed

and debriefed you can pop in and see him.

I'm gonna grab a coffee. You want?

No ta.

Don't worry Nyles.

He'll recover soon enough.

And when he does

we'll find out exactly what he was up to

and with whom.

Hi.

Those files I asked for?

In DCI Kapoor's -- I mean your office ma'am.

Cheers.

Miss me already?

Did you know Paul Brandice visited Soran Ahmadi

at a safe house he wasn't even authorised to know about?

Of course I didn't.

Oh well I guess it wouldn't surprise you too much

since he was transferred into the unit without being vetted.

Is that right?

You know it's right because you approved it.

I've seen his bloody file.

I can't talk about this.

Oh for fuck's sake.

Why didn't you mention this when the shootings happened?

Because I didn't wanna drag you into it.

Well I am in it anyway. I am neck-deep in it.

Then back away Liz.

Keep your head down and your mouth shut.

Think about your family that's what I'm doing.

-No Arun -- -No.

Jesus.

Rick.

I had a dig into our motorcyclist Jock Ferguson.

NCA records say that he's abroad

but it looks like as recently as last month

he applied for unemployment benefit.

He must have given an address.

Yeah it's flat six number 98 Pallison Street.

It's leased by a Ms Shari West 32.

Probably his girlfriend.

Right I'm on my way.

So where is he?

Where the fuck is he?

You think he'll still be into you with no nose?

Police!

Okay step away from her drop the knife.

If you do that you'll spend the rest of your life in jail.

Lets go.

Go on then.

It's all right love.

It's all right they're gone.

They're gone.

98 Pallison Street.

I've just disturbed two males with firearms

threatening the occupier.

Okay copy that.

Do you need any assistance an ambulance?

No no they've left the scene on foot.

All right.

All right thank you.

You know if they were sent by Crowther

that won't be the last of them.

If you tell me what's going on I might be able to help you.

Okay.

Well tell me about Jock and Eddie Crowther

'cause they used to be pretty tight.

Used to be.

Eddie thought Jock was doing too much gear

so he gave him the boot.

He went away for a bit got a job in Ireland but...

Didn't work out so he came back.

So what happened early Tuesday morning?

Where was he then?

Last week he got a call.

He said he got a job a big job.

And it was gonna solve all of our money problems.

A job for Crowther or...?

I guess so yeah.

He was hyped about it but he wouldn't tell me what it was.

And then Tuesday morning he got up early...

...and I didn't see him again.

Do you know what happened?

Erm...

The day before yesterday he called me

said he'd fucked up.

Fucked up how?

He thinks someone saw him on the job.

He didn't know anyone was there.

But he said he was gonna sort it.

I'm gonna show you a photo of a man

who may have been involved

in what happened to your mum and dad.

I already said I didn't see anything.

I understand.

But maybe the photo will jog your memory.

All right?

Mum!

Okay.

I saw him through the cracks in the wash basket.

But he didn't see me.

He had a ski mask thing on.

He was looking through my room.

Looking for you?

No drawers and in bags and stuff.

Then another man started shouting at him to hurry up.

A second man? Did you see him too?

No.

He was angry because there was something they couldn't find.

That's when the first man took his mask off

shouting at each other.

And that's when you saw him this man?

And after that?

Like I said someone started banging on the door.

They ran off.

Why didn't you tell me about this sooner?

I thought if I'd see his face I'd be a witness...

like Dad.

And now I am a witness.

-And they'll kill me. -No.

What happened to your dad won't happen to you.

I told you I won't let it happen all right?

There was a police officer at your house that morning.

They erm...

They showed you his photo?

I didn't see him but I heard his voice.

Irish accent same as last time.

Last time?

Last weekend.

Mum was out Dad said he had work to do

that I had to stay in my room and be quiet.

But really someone came to see him.

Did you hear them talking?

They went to the back talking about insurance.

Insurance?

Something like that.

My dad pretended no-one had been

but I knew because I saw him.

Same fellow who was there when...

when those men were here.

That is a big help love thank you.

Are you leaving again?

No...

I have to.

It's a big breakthrough you've given us.

But Sue will be here and I will be back as soon as I can.

I promise.

I have been so very lucky

so blessed to have made a new life in England.

Most of those I grew up with have not

but still they manage to produce art

that can inspire us all to help end war.

Not just in Kurdistan but everywhere.

As Kurdish people say fear ignorance more than a lion.

Words we should all heed.

-Fabulous. -Thank you.

Nice turnout too.

Including a surprise appearance from my husband.

Well I am the main sponsor.

I wasn't gonna miss out was I?

Mr. Crowther sorry to interrupt.

-Excuse me sweetheart. -No worries.

He still hasn't replied.

No contact at all.

And the address I gave you?

No sign of him.

Looks to me like he's running.

Well then stop him running.

Right now.

Crowther must know that Ferguson was identified

at the scene which makes him vulnerable.

And that explains why Crowther

has got people hunting for him to shut him up.

You think the second man could have been Brandice?

Not the way Amy described it.

Forensics suggests that he was shot downstairs

at the same time as the others.

So the attempt on the girl's life

could have been Ferguson acting on his own initiative.

It was always too reckless for Crowther.

But a guy like Ferguson scared and desperate

to get rid of the only witness against him

hoping to get Crowther off his back it makes sense.

So we need to find Ferguson then before Crowther does.

Agreed ma'am.

But if Brandice is responsive

he might be able to put the rest of the pieces together

for us you know connect Ferguson back

to whoever's been leaking information.

We need to talk to him about it right now.

But I need your authorisation to get past security.

I'll meet you at the hospital as soon as I can.

Thank you ma'am.

Paul.

Paul.

Help! I need some help in here!

Okay step back please.

Get the crash team in here.

Paul Paul?

No pulse.

He's arrested.

One two...

Stand clear.

Shocking.

Back on chest.

Nothing.

One two.

No pulse.

Stand clear.

Thank you.

How did this happen?

He was recovering.

There'll be a postmortem

but the registrar says it was likely cardiac arrest

brought on by the strain of his injuries.

No no I saw someone

come out of the ward just before.

He was dressed like a nurse but...

You sure it wasn't a member of staff?

They did something to him to shut him up.

And the police guard wasn't here why wasn't he here?

Good question.

I said the danger wasn't resolved and it isn't.

Leave this with me.

I'll make sure your concerns are taken seriously.

The detective chief inspector

wants all non-essential personnel out of here.

Especially you.

Come on Jardine she worked with the deceased officer.

Think we can show a bit of compassion.

All due respect ma'am

but we are still investigating a multiple homicide.

So if the detective inspector wants the area cleared

I'm obliged to clear the area.

Fine I'll see her out.

As I said if something untoward did happen here

it'll come to light.

I guarantee it.

Thank you ma'am.

Also I'm not suggesting

we invade their privacy right now

but etiquette demands that at some stage

Brandice's senior officer make a visit to the family...

...to express the police force's formal condolences.

You look good Mum.

Really?

What you said about Granddad before

something's going on there and you aren't telling me.

I'm sorry love I can't talk about this right now.

When then?

You can't just say something like that

and then march out and leave me to worry.

You're right.

I've been trying to protect you from it.

I should have told you sooner. You have a right to know.

Mum?

Granddad's been diagnosed with dementia.

Pretty aggressive.

Don't know how long he's got

before it really starts to show.

But he doesn't seem too bad.

I mean okay he forgets things but...

I'm sorry love.

I love him.

Having him here

it's been the best thing that's happened this last year.

I know love I know.

May I come in?

I'd rather you didn't.

On behalf of the unit and the force as a whole

I'd like to express our deepest --

He was my husband.

I understand that.

You said you were going to find out who shot him

and now he's gone.

Why?

I tried I'm still trying to work that out but --

You're not part of the official investigating team.

I've asked.

So what is your special interest in this case?

Finding the truth.

Listen I do not wanna see you again

and I do not wanna speak to you again do you understand?

Do you understand?

I heard you got bumped up head of the unit.

Raj...

...Brandice is dead.

Shit.

I think he was killed murdered at the hospital.

It was stupid but I really thought he'd confess.

Name whoever really did this and I'll be out but now...

I'm making headway.

Whoever orchestrated the hit on McLennan

expected Brandice to be left holding the bag.

But this second leak on Amy's location

that couldn't have been him.

So they needed someone else to set up

to take the fall for that.

How are we gonna prove any of this Liz?

It's been 36 hours.

Wheatley's gonna charge me soon she's got to.

No no she's got one piece of evidence against you.

So her team will be trying to find something to corroborate

before they make the next move.

They'll drag this out as long as they can I'm sure of that.

If I could just give Wheatley something

to prove that I'm cooperating.

She's after that burner phone Liz.

You give her that and she'll still charge you.

The only difference is we'll both be in here together

and that means I am not out there working

to try and clear your name.

Please Raj just give me some more time.

I'll give you 24 hours.

But after that I'm telling them about that phone.

Preliminary finding's heart failure

which is probably a consequence of the gunshot wounds.

And what about the missing police guard?

Yeah you were right about that.

He stepped away from his post.

His relief was delayed. Car troubles.

Could that have been orchestrated?

Well we're looking into that.

Oh it stinks the whole thing stinks.

Yeah it does.

Look I'm gonna have to take a step back

from what we've been doing for a while.

What? No.

I've been transferred over to Wheatley's task force.

She shut you down.

Well either way I've got to play by her rules

till I find my feet.

I get it.

And Rick...thank you.

You with the police investigation?

Yeah DI Nyles. Thank you for making time.

Not at all.

One of Detective Chief Inspector Wheatley's people

was already down here said you lot would be in again.

You're interested in security footage starting at 9:24 p.m.?

Give or take.

There you go.

Oh it's forward here rewind here.

The ICU ward itself doesn't have a camera

but the entry camera should give you a pretty good view.

No this can't be right.

I saw a nurse coming out of this door just before me

a few minutes before the crash team

but there's no sign of him in this recording.

That's strange.

Apart from yourself who has access to this suite?

The last 24 hours DCI Wheatley's team's

been pretty tight on security no-one else has been in.

Well apart from Detective Sergeant Jardine of course.

Jardine?

Yeah the bearded guy

on Wheatley's team.

Came in earlier to review CCTV like yourself.

I mean I actually left him to it

but pretty sure he'd have seen something dodgy.

Hi. This is Amanda Kelman.

Please leave a message.

Right ma'am I need to speak to you urgently

about the death of DS Brandice.

And this is an unusual request

but what I have to tell you needs to be for your ears only.

If you could call me back as soon as you get this message.

Thanks.