Police force urged to improve access to accommodation for children kept in cells

Fiona Simpson
Friday, April 22, 2022

Inspectors have urged a police force to improve its work in finding alternative accommodation for children in custody after just one child was successfully placed last year.

West Mercia has "few arrangements" in place to support children in custody, inspectors found. Picture: Adobe Stock
West Mercia has "few arrangements" in place to support children in custody, inspectors found. Picture: Adobe Stock

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