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Police Criticized for Destroying Key Orgreave Documents

7/19/2025

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Northumbria police have come under fire for destroying crucial documents linked to the 1984 Orgreave miners' strike, including a report detailing an officer's violent conduct. Critics claim this move was a deliberate effort to evade scrutiny ahead of the general election. The Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign is calling for an inquiry, emphasizing the urgent need for police accountability and proper document preservation.

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Northumbria police have come under fire for destroying crucial documents linked to the 1984 Orgreave miners' strike, including a report detailing an officer's violent conduct. Critics claim this move was a deliberate effort to evade scrutiny ahead of the general election. The Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign is calling for an inquiry, emphasizing the urgent need for police accountability and proper document preservation.