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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 October 2025

Debate

Manchester Terrorism Attack

Contribution

As is standard in such cases, an investigation is being carried out by the Independent Office for Police Conduct, but there are two things that I can say. First, it is important to note that the IOPC has confirmed that the officers involved in the response are being treated as witnesses. Secondly, it must be remembered that the police acted in a situation in which they believed a terrorist was likely to detonate an explosive device. The necessary processes must now take their course, and I expect the IOPC to complete them as quickly as possible.

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