[2025] EWHC 2684 (KB)

In relation to the interview of Mr Ward DC Flynn stated:

“DC Baker was the lead interviewer and decided to leave the issue (regarding professional disciplinary matters) until the end of the interview to spare Mr Ward embarrassment and avoid distraction from the areas of evidence we wish to cover. I did mention the issue in passing on tape and DC Baker at that point indicated he would deal with it later. As Mr Ward was fully cooperative, DC Baker decided to cover the issue off tape. The reason was certainly not to intimidate Mr Ward, who had by then answered all questions put to him.”

In cross-examination he said that it was “absolutely not” an act of intimidation.