A Tory crime commissioner who triggered two separate police investigations into political opponents during the recent local elections has hit out at critics warning they risk a repeat of the Jo Cox and David Amess tragedies
The code of conduct for police and crime commissioners says they must"not use the resources of the elected local policing body improperly for political purposes ".
One complaint was about a Labour election leaflet in Tory blue colours - which he thought might break electoral rules - which he referred to Redcar council who forwarded it automatically to the police.The other complaint was about alleged harassment, which he alerted police to via the 101 hotline.Mr Turner's complaint about the Labour election leaflet led to an inquiry which lasted almost a week.
Labour has called for an investigation, while the Liberal Democrats said Mr Turner's position is untenable. Mr Turner, who is a significant figure in North East politics, said it was"not the first time" local police had to"consider threats" against him.
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