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alp227

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Tue Aug 7, 2012, 03:24 PM Aug 2012

News International chief aggrieved at manner of journalist arrests

Source: The Guardian

News International's chief executive has expressed frustration with Scotland Yard after another Sun journalist was arrested by officers investigating alleged corrupt payments to officials.

In a strongly worded email to staff on Tuesday, chief executive Tom Mockridge complained that the Metropolitan police have ignored pleas from the company to ensure staff detained are treated in a dignified manner.

The 37 year old, male Sun journalist was arrested on Tuesday morning. A 29 year old male serving Sussex police officer was also arrested by detectives working for Operation Elveden. Both were taken to separate police stations and later bailed.

Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/aug/07/news-international-chief-aggrieved-arrests

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News International chief aggrieved at manner of journalist arrests (Original Post) alp227 Aug 2012 OP
Love it, love it, love it...just keep on coming ... movonne Aug 2012 #1
I have no words for this. oldironside Aug 2012 #2
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