The Brighton Police Scandal (ePub)
A Story of Corruption, Intimidation & Violence
(Sprache: Englisch)
"A welcome, detailed account of the background to the prosecution of Brighton police officers around 1957 and their Chief Constable." -History by the Yard
In the late 1950s the reputation of Brighton as a popular seaside resort took a sinister and...
In the late 1950s the reputation of Brighton as a popular seaside resort took a sinister and...
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"A welcome, detailed account of the background to the prosecution of Brighton police officers around 1957 and their Chief Constable." -History by the Yard
In the late 1950s the reputation of Brighton as a popular seaside resort took a sinister and notorious turn.
After a series of drunken disturbances, suspicions were raised that the owner of the Astor Club, which became known globally as "The Bucket of Blood," was bribing members of the town's CID to ignore licensing hours.
The situation escalated to the point where Scotland Yard's Flying Squad was called in. Their investigation soon revealed that these bribes were the tip of a police corruption iceberg. Criminality among crooked cops had been going on for years. Provided money was paid, charges were dropped, previous convictions overlooked and evidence disappeared. Others were "fitted up" unless they paid up. Police were party to burglaries, assisting in the "fencing" of stolen property and protection payments from bookmakers, clubs and bars.
During the scandal filled trial of the Chief Constable and CID ringleaders there was perjury, violent witness intimidation with one having his premises burnt to the ground. All this and more is described in this meticulously researched account of one of Britain's most publicized police corruption scandals written with insider knowledge.
"Another excellent book from an established writer on the history of police and crime . . . He does not pull any punches in considering what is good and not good policing." -The Law Society Gazette
In the late 1950s the reputation of Brighton as a popular seaside resort took a sinister and notorious turn.
After a series of drunken disturbances, suspicions were raised that the owner of the Astor Club, which became known globally as "The Bucket of Blood," was bribing members of the town's CID to ignore licensing hours.
The situation escalated to the point where Scotland Yard's Flying Squad was called in. Their investigation soon revealed that these bribes were the tip of a police corruption iceberg. Criminality among crooked cops had been going on for years. Provided money was paid, charges were dropped, previous convictions overlooked and evidence disappeared. Others were "fitted up" unless they paid up. Police were party to burglaries, assisting in the "fencing" of stolen property and protection payments from bookmakers, clubs and bars.
During the scandal filled trial of the Chief Constable and CID ringleaders there was perjury, violent witness intimidation with one having his premises burnt to the ground. All this and more is described in this meticulously researched account of one of Britain's most publicized police corruption scandals written with insider knowledge.
"Another excellent book from an established writer on the history of police and crime . . . He does not pull any punches in considering what is good and not good policing." -The Law Society Gazette
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Dick Kirby
- 2023, 224 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: PEN & SWORD BOOKS
- ISBN-10: 1399017292
- ISBN-13: 9781399017299
- Erscheinungsdatum: 04.01.2023
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