Two police officers killed in Tameside attack as Dale Cregan arrested

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Originally Posted by Garion

Sad, sad news, my condolences to their families.

It does beg the question...

Why where they sent to investigate the sound of gunshots in the first place?

Especially when there was a know maniac on the loose.

Rest in Peace.

Cheers

Gary

I believe the call they answered was a suspected burglary and they were mown down on arrival at the scene (a house that had been unoccupied for some months):

Sir Peter said someone had made a call alleging a burglary had been committed and when the officers arrived they were attacked with a gun and a grenade.

Early days yet, all will be revealed when the investigation is concluded.