MPs and Police Officers pay tributes to Michael Todd
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Senior police officers and Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom have paid tribute to Michael J. Todd, the chief constable of the Greater Manchester Police, who was found dead yesterday. He was found dead in North Wales yesterday. It has been reported that he was found at the bottom of a cliff with letters found nearby, either on his body or in his car, which were addressed to family and friends, although this has not been confirmed. The discovery came after an extensive search by mountain rescue teams, following Todd's unexpected absenc
Senior police officers and Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom have paid tribute to Michael J. Todd, the chief constable of the Greater Manchester Police, who was found dead yesterday. He was found dead in North Wales yesterday. It has been reported that he was found at the bottom of a cliff with letters found nearby, either on his body or in his car, which were addressed to family and friends, although this has not been confirmed.
The discovery came after an extensive search by mountain rescue teams, following Todd's unexpected absence on a. According to Greater Manchester Police, the chief constable had been on a walking trip, which was not uncommon, however when he failed to return the alarm was raised.
David Blunkett
David Blunkett, the former UK Home secretary commented:
Dave Whatton
Dave Whatton, the deputy chief constable for GMP commented:
Chris Huhne
Chris Huhne, who is the Home Affairs spokesperson for the Liberal Democrat party commented:
Jacqui Smith
Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary commented:
David Davis
David Davis, the shadow home secretary from the Conservative party commented:
Sir Ian Blair
The Metropolitan police commissioner, Sir Ian Blair commented:
Jan Berry
Jan Berry, who chairs the police federation of England and Wales commented:
Sir Gerald Kaufman
The MP for Manchester Gorton, Sir Gerald Kaufman commented:
Ken Jones
Ken Jones, from the association of police chief constables commented:
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