The Brighton police scandal
Kirby, Dick2021
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In the late 1950s the reputation of Brighton as a popular seaside resort took a sinister and notorious turn. After a series of drunken disturbances, suspicions were raised that the owner of the Astor Club, which became known globally as 'The Bucket of Blood', was bribing members of the town's CID to ignore licencing hours. The situation escalated to the point where Scotland Yard's Flying Squad was called in. Their investigation soon revealed that these bribes were the tip of a police corruption iceberg. Criminality among crooked cops had been going on for years. Provided money was paid, charges were dropped, previous convictions overlooked and evidence disappeared. Others were 'fitted up' unless they paid up.
Main title:
The Brighton police scandal / Dick Kirby.
Author:
Kirby, Dick, author
Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword True Crime, 2021.
Collation:
240 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781399017282 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
363.209422363.209 KIRB363.209
Language:
English
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BRN:
91015
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