#evidence-tampering

#evidence-tampering

Sam Haldane, defending, told the court his client claims he did not wipe the device. The barrister described Mr Flanagan-Clark, a father of two from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, as a "distinguished officer" of "previous unblemished record and as I understand it the youngest detective inspector within the country". He added the defendant has worked in policing across Westminster, Kensington, Hammersmith and Fulham, Barnet, Harrow and Hackney.

Aimee Gutierrez, speaking about her dog Saint, expressed her devastation, stating: "We were not given details; we were not given the chance to say goodbye."