Maul the cops

THE public is losing faith in the police because of a “dangerous cocktail” of controversies, a senior MP declared yesterday.

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Keith Vaz said hundreds of doctored statements over the Hillsborough tragedy and the Plebgate row have “damaged trust”.

The home affairs committee chairman added: “The public seems to be lacking confidence in certain aspects of policing.”