Helen Steel fell in love with John Barker, who was actually an undercover police officer, John Dines. Their relationship, which lasted two years, was based on deception, as Dines used Steel to collect information on leftwing activists. The public inquiry into undercover policing has revealed the manipulation involved, with legal representation describing it as emotional and sexual exploitation. The forthcoming ITV series will explore the experiences of women deceived by undercover officers, highlighting their journeys to uncover the truth about their partners' real identities.
"John Dines, who used the fake name of Barker during his four-year undercover deployment, has said he never loved Steel. He has told the public inquiry into undercover policing that during their two-year relationship, he used Steel to bolster his fake identity and collect as much useful and valuable intelligence as possible about leftwing protesters."
"The series, made in collaboration with the Guardian, tells the stories of a group of women, including Steel, who were devastated after they were deceived into long-term relationships by undercover officers."
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