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Police Urged to Reassess Grindr Blackmail Investigation After Suicide

12/5/2025

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Police failed to adequately investigate allegations of blackmail targeting men on Grindr, according to a BBC report.
The investigation identified five suspected cases tied to a gang, with at least two victims, including Scott Gough, who died by suicide after being threatened.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has urged Hertfordshire Police to reassess their handling of Gough's case and the complaints raised by his partner, Cameron Tewson.

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Police failed to adequately investigate allegations of blackmail targeting men on Grindr, according to a BBC report.
The investigation identified five suspected cases tied to a gang, with at least two victims, including Scott Gough, who died by suicide after being threatened.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has urged Hertfordshire Police to reassess their handling of Gough's case and the complaints raised by his partner, Cameron Tewson.