7 Nicola Bulley report findings - from human mole to conspiracy theories

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

66% : "The report makes clear that without this, speculation can run unchecked and result in an extraordinary explosion of media and public interest in the case.
64% : Dr Iain Raphael, who led the review, said: "A professional, trusted, and appropriate working relationship between the police and the media is vital for public confidence.
62% : The report continues: "It is the view of Lancashire Constabulary that Mr Faulding had a significant impact on the investigation and public confidence through his activities and his engagement with the media.
60% : Chief Cons Marsh continues: "One of the decisions which has had arguably the most significant impact on public confidence was the release of personal information about Nicola's health.
59% : "This led to serious questions being raised about the competence of - and public confidence in - Lancashire Constabulary."
46% : Her body was eventually discovered weeks later further down the River Wyre. READ MORE Met Office breaks silence on snow hitting UK across 11 dates in November and December Not 'declaring a critical incident' The College of Policing document says: "The decision by the chief officer team not to declare it a critical incident earlier was, in our view, misguided... Not declaring a critical incident, and not releasing more information about the investigation, hampered Lancashire Constabulary's ability to control the narrative and undermined public confidence.

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