Police ‘missed numerous chances to stop Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins sexually abusing children’

‘South Yorkshire Police missed numerous opportunities to stop Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins sexually abusing children, the police watchdog has ruled.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said officers had failed to investigate allegations by Watkins’ former partner, Joanne Mjadzelics, that he had sent her an indecent image of a child.
It criticised the “inaction” of officers and said their behaviour could have placed a child at risk of further abuse.
South Yorkshire Police should take steps to ensure that only suitably trained officers deal with child sex abuse cases and should review its processes for dealing with alleged sexual abuses, the IPCC said.’
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