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Wigan woman catches police watching Netflix at her home

A woman who caught police on CCTV watching Netflix at her home during an emergency search for her has said she was "disgusted by their behaviour".

Two officers were filmed on the sofa watching television and using dumbbells at Abbygail Lawton's Wigan home

They were responding to a report the 21-year-old had gone missing during a mental health crisis.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the officers did not breach standards after she filed an official complaint.

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9 February 2024

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