UK – The ability of police to deliver the lockdown message may have been “damaged” by the Dominic Cummings case, says the acting crime and victims’ commissioner for Durham police.
The chief adviser to the Prime Minister traveled 260 miles with his family to be near relatives when his wife developed Covid-19 symptoms.
Steve White said: “I think if you lose the trust of people then, yes, it will be damaged. Policing works on trust.”
A statement released by the Durham police said they intend to investigate other allegations. Cummings also did not stay indoor while in Durham. He made another trip thereafter returning to London in April.
Mr White said he expected to speak to Mr Cummings.
“I was a police officer for over 30 years so I know the resources that are available, I know the approach that would normally be taken in these circumstances which are a little bit extraordinary. Yes, of course, it’s going to involve talking to people.”
