Southport Inquiry: Search the Evidence

…Applications by Counter Terrorism Policing North West for a Restriction Order and Special Measures on behalf of Officer A and Officer B Introduction 1. This is my Ruling on the applications for a restriction order and special measures for Officer A and Officer B when giving evidence to the Inquiry. 2. The following orders are sought: “a.…

…information and the extent to which it probably will be viewed, I have no doubt that there is a material risk of Officers A and B and their families being approached or coerced by criminals or others with hostile intentions. 22. Additionally, given the work they currently undertake, I accept that should their identities become widely know…

…IR ADRIAN FULFORD: If it can be done quicker can you let me know. Thank you. (2.22 pm) (A short break) (2.32 pm) OFFICER B (affirmed) Questioned by MR GOSS SIR ADRIAN FULFORD: Please take a seat. A. Thank you. SIR ADRIAN FULFORD: Yes. MR GOSS: May it please you, sir. I'm not going to ask your name. You are the officer who is known in thes…

…, which he deals with in his first statement. Also, in his first statement, he sets out his 185 was picked up by Officer B. Officer A had no further involvement. Off d on 1 February 2021, which he deals with in his first statement. Also, in his first statement, he sets out his 185 was picked up by Officer B. Officer A had no further invol…

…"I did not make any assessment to Prevent to close the case since this is outside the scope of my role as a FIMU officer." A. That's correct. Q. Can that be right, Officer B, when the request from PC Thompson was clearly, "Can you advise if this can now be closed to Prevent"? A. At the time in relation to actions, as an officer, I wasn't…

…gencies, ie Social Services or mental health. MR GOSS: Thank you. You have answered my questions very patiently, Officer B. isk? A. I can't say who Prevent passed it onto, any other external agencies, ie Social Services or mental health. MR GOSS: Thank you. You have answered my questions very patiently, Officer B. Before I see if there is…

ent, I had set out considerations for Officer B to resubmit anything that escalated the current intelligence. Q. So if those devices had shown evidence of terrorism, what would you have expect ent, I had set out considerations for Officer B to resubmit anything that escalated the current intelligence. Q. So if those devices had shown evid…

…- 164 The South Q. Just while we are on this meeting, can we look very quickly at CTPNW000157, page 15. We know, Officer B, that Acorns also attended this meeting. This is part of PC Thompson's handwritten notes of the meeting. I just want to look at the bottom line. It seems to read: "Acorns' IT are looking at internet searches." Does th…

…is policing role. His daughter suffers from anxiety. He refers to difficulties he and his wife are experiencing. Officer A suggests that widely revealing his appearance and Southport Public Inquiry identity, given his role in counter terrorism policing, may curtail his career progression vis-à-vis covert roles within the police. 11. Offic…

…be very careful about not using the names of relevant FIMU staff? A. Yes. Q. You know who I speak of when I say "Officer B"? A. I do, yes. Q. In relation to Officer B, was he somebody who tended to offer an opinion or not? A. I would have discussions with him. I wouldn't say he would offer an opinion as such, he would just do the relevant…

…ent and Counter Terrorism Policing which includes a need to prove a terrorist ideology.229 The role of a Prevent officer or CTCO is to consider vulnerability to terrorism, which incorporates wider considerations of safeguarding. I consider the respective roles of, and the relationship between, the FIMU officer and the CTCO further below.…

…It has been very helpful. You are now free to go. THE WITNESS: Thank you, sir. MR MOSS: Sir, our next witness is Officer B but may I ask 118 A. Yes, they are. Q. CTPNW000419, please, your second statement. That I think you signed on 26 September 2025? A. That's correct, yes. Q. Are the contents of that also true to the best of your knowle…

…a meaningful review of the investigation, deciding on whether she concurred with the decisions of the attending officers. You can't have any confidence that that happened? A. No, there is no evidence from that review that hport Inquiry 8 October 2025 1

…se to Channel, since I do not have the training or knowledge on the thresholds for making a Channel referral".13 Officer B first W/S, 570 [CTPNW000175_0015]. CTPNW000451_0005 b. Officer B "did not make any assessment for Prevent to close the case since this is outside the scope of my role as a FIMU officer."" c. Noting the criticism made…

…gencies, ie Social Services or mental health. MR GOSS: Thank you. You have answered my questions very patiently, Officer B.