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He continued, “I have visited each of the scenes of the deaths on two occasions and in the second instance I was accompanied by Professor Bolister the world renowned Forensic Scientist from the Home Office Establishment at Gooch Street in Birmingham”.

“I will give a narrative of the results of the visits when in company with the expert, though in no particular order”.

“At Chorlton Lake in Manchester our enquiries revealed the area had recently been reconstructed from what was a waste tip. Samples were obtained at the scene where the deceased was last known to have been prior to his body being recovered from the water.”

“These were later analysed and traces of a horticultural chemical called Aldrin, now banned were discovered”.

“When I visited Wrexham parish church speaking with the resident vicar, I discovered there had been some discord at the time Constable Ifor Evans was found dead, seated in a pew which had recently been treated.” In fear damage may have been caused to the newly treated wood his action caused some lasting discord.”

“A second visit was made in company with Professor Bolister. A close examination was made of the pew concerned and as a result certain unusual fibres were discovered and again retained for further examination”

“The results would be prudent later in my investigations”.

“In addition a fingerprint was discovered. Samples were taken and the fingerprint lifted for further examination”.

“In Shropshire the scene was a very rural area at a beauty spot called The Long Mynd mountain range.”

“The police vehicle had been parked at the top and for some reason possibly the driver had fallen either asleep or unconscious.”

“The vehicle being in neutral gear, the hand brake off, it had rolled over the edge and down the slope.”

“A close examination of the scene revealed there were as one might expect not only sheep droppings but also more unusually, droppings of the game bird Grouse, not found in any other location for many miles around. Samples were taken by Professor Bolister for examination”.

“The scene of the first crime in Cheshire was visited but nothing useful was discovered.”

“A more successful outcome however was achieved when we visited the garage to which the police vehicle the officers had been using at the time of their deaths had been disposed”.

“Seemingly officers had refused to drive the vehicle and the Chief-Constable; Mr Ridwell decided to dispose of the vehicle”.

“In company with Professor Bolister I visited Sefton garage in Cheshire.”

“Fortunately due to the pressure of work the police vehicle had not been touched and was still wrapped in its protective covering.  A close inspection was made of the rear seats of the vehicle and once again, a very unusual set of fibres were discovered, so were floor samples. These were preserved and later examined at Gooch Street Forensic science Laboratory

“Fate now played a part in the investigation for I was obliged to take some time off in order to visit my son in the state of Daram where my son is the private tutor to one of the sons of the Sultan there.”

“The occasion was that of a wedding and so there were other guests. I had occasion to meet an old adversary a man named Al I long suspected of serious revenge crimes. My efforts to get my man were eventually thwarted when his identity as that of a Special Forces officer were revealed and he was recalled to the colours on active duty”.

“He was in company in Daram with an old friend of his General Western now stationed at the War Office in London, together they were able to give valuable knowledge to me as to the possibility of a variant of the cause of death of the police officers other than natural causes”.

“When I returned to the United Kingdom I visited a judge of High Court, in chambers and laid details of these cases before him”.

“You will be aware he is an honourable guest here this evening”.

“As a result his lordship issued to me a High Court Order for the exhumation of all the deceased officers.

“For the obvious reasons of not causing distress to the families and not to alert the media with its unhelpful attentions, the operations were carried out at night.  The second post mortems were undertaken by Professor Idris Webster the world famous pathologist who I am sure you will all recall.”

“The second examination of the bodies required samples to be taken and using the information gained in Daram these revealed certain very useful information in every case”.

“As a result of information received I made the decision to exhume another body the post mortem on this sixth body revealed similar results as those in the cases of the officers.  I will later reveal the connection”.

Suddenly there was a disturbance and all looked towards the door, as the headwaiter Sidney arrived with a knife in his hand shouting

“I will kill you, you fucking Dink”.

He lunged at Inspector Doris but in a flash, she moved to the left, as she did so Sidney traversed forward in momentum, her knee was brought up and he instantly keeled over.

Inspector Doris had the handcuffs on him when Sergeant Striker and other officers arrived obviously called but had arrived too late.

“I came as soon as I received your message Ling”, said Striker.

 “Is this the bastard responsible for causing so much heart ache?”

“You are nicked and I hope you never see daylight again".

 In a moment the villain was gone, Striker with him.

 Inspector Doris adjusted her clothing and called, “We have him Sir, you were correct that he would be active tonight, he won’t cause any more heart ache for Mrs Ifor Evans”.

“Well gentlemen it seems we have the villain of the piece, now I will” said Jack.

He was interrupted as a new visitor arrived to loud applause.

“Mr Richards I wonder if you might just wait” said Woodcock.

Jack nodded and sat down, his end of speech interrupted.

“Home Secretary, ladies and gentlemen please be upstanding to greet the hero of the day, Craig Denton-Smyth” called Woodcock

“I will first of all call upon Miles Ridwell to say a word of greeting, Miles”.

Ridwell stood and said, “I am pleased to announce that I am now officially retired, and further I am pleased to hand over the reins to a young and a most efficient officer”

There was more applause and cheers, when Christian Woodcock stood with raised hands for silence, then he announced.

“Please, Home Secretary, My Lord, ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to announce my once assistant Craig has today been to Buckingham Palace today where Her Majesty the Queen has presented him with the Queens Police Medal”.

More loud applause when Woodcock further announced, “I have taken the liberty of inviting Mr Charles Rowland the new Police Commissioner to say a few words.

Miss Scott-Ling in the absence of Sidney brought in the visitor, who spoke next.

“I am the new Police Commissioner and am pleased to announce on the recommendation of the Home Secretary, and Mr Ridwell the outgoing Chief Constable that I have appointed Craig Denton-Smyth as his replacement, welcome Craig, the youngest and most brilliant Chief Constable serving today”.

They cheered and clapped to which Craig smiled in acknowledge, the room became seated and silent.

Woodcock rose and spoke, “Ah yes I had forgotten about Mr Jack Richards, well the villain it appears has been arrested for the deaths of the officers who would have guessed whatever the reason or the method, Sidney just a hotel waiter and hospital worker was the villain, one never knows”.

As he was, speaking Jack called over Doris and whispered, “Did you do that job I gave you to do this evening?”

“Yes” she said, “I have it”.

“I don’t think we need to carry on further with Richards here. Sergeant Striker called to me as I arrived that he has a man in custody,” replied Denton-Smyth, “I would like to address you all”.