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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Meg Hill

FOUND: Police forces taking longer to respond to serious offences | Mind Blowing Facts

PA Wire

Police forces are reportedly taking an average of three minutes longer to attend serious offences in England and Wales compared with six years ago.

BBC News said information requests from 22 of the 43 police forces in England and Wales suggest officers are now 28% slower to attend Grade 1 emergencies after receiving 999 calls.

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