March 1998

GREATER Manchester Police have admitted their original probe into Harold Shipman was flawed.

In March and April 1998, the police carried out a probe into the Market Street medic's death rate in Hyde.

After four weeks it ended with the conclusion Shipman was guilty of nothing but an old fashioned approach to general practice.

DR Alan Banks was called in by the police to assist both investigations into Harold Shipman.

DR Linda Reynolds was the first official to alert the authorities about Harold Shipman.

AN UNDERTAKER, who was among the first to become suspicious of Harold Shipman, told the public inquiry her fears seemed 'so ludicrous' at the time.

CORONER John Pollard recalled the moment the whistle was blown on Harold Shipman.

Other Headlines…

Brought to you by

Loading poll, please wait...

Tameside's definitive entertainment guide.

Virgin Credit Card	16.6%
Barclaycard Platinum	15.9%
NatWest Platinum	16.9%
Royal Bank of Scotland Platinum	16.9%
Egg Card	16.9%