Cut number of police forces in England to as few as nine, review recommends
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Review by ex-Met chief, expected to be published within weeks, calls for reduction from 39 forces to between nine and 18
None of the new forces are likely to be bigger than the Met. Photograph: John Patrick Fletcher/Action Plus/ShutterstockNone of the new forces are likely to be bigger than the Met. Photograph: John Patrick Fletcher/Action Plus/ShutterstockCut number of police forces in England to as few as nine, review recommends
Review by ex-Met chief, expected to be published within weeks, calls for reduction from 39 forces to between nine and 18
The number of police forces in England should be cut from 39 to as few as nine super forces, an official review ordered by the government has concluded.