Overview
- Two detective constables have a case to answer for gross misconduct over alleged failures to review the case, set investigative actions, seek supervisory advice, and keep Brella updated.
- A sergeant and a chief inspector face misconduct cases over their supervision of the domestic abuse investigation and the associated risk assessment.
- The IOPC said its inquiry scrutinised investigation strategy, victim communication, and safeguarding, and it identified learning for Northamptonshire Police’s Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit.
- Northamptonshire Police has been told to organise disciplinary hearings, with a police disciplinary panel to decide whether the allegations are proven.
- Separate criminal proceedings continue as Pankaj Lamba has been charged in his absence and is believed to have fled to India, with an ongoing manhunt coordinated through international channels.