Sussex Police issues apology for historic failings in investigation into schoolgirls' murder

The families of two children murdered in Brighton in the 1980s have received a formal apology from Sussex Police for failings in its earlier investigations into the case.

Following the case, Karen and Nicola’s family made a number of complaints to Sussex Police. A full review of these was commissioned by Chief Constable Jo Shiner, then Deputy Chief Constable. She said: “The murders of Karen and Nicola were horrific crimes which rocked the local community, and still resonate today.

“Throughout the years, the families have continued to engage constructively with Sussex Police and I pay tribute to their strength, their determination and their dignity. “On behalf of Sussex Police, I have met in person with both families to formally and personally apologise for those failings in the initial investigation.

“It is evident that Nicola and Karen’s families were let down by Sussex Police in the past and it is right that we own and learn from these mistakes.

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