The truth behind true crime. This week we were ready to talk about the disinformation and rumour that provoked the Southport riots. But then another shocking incident raised similar questions. A car drove into a crowd of celebrating Liverpool FC fans – and unlike in the Southport case, police released details about the suspect. Is it right to partially identify suspects if it calms public anger? Does it set a dangerous precedent? And how do police handle a major emergency when passions run high? Ex-Met Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe and former Mirror editor Alison Phillips look at a nightmare scenario. 

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Presented by Bernard Hogan-Howe and Alison Phillips. Audio production by Tom Taylor and Robin Leeburn. Music by Simon Williams. Produced by Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis and Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Executive Producer: Martin Bojtos. Thanks to Helen Purvis at Knight Ayton Management. CRIME SCENE is a Podmasters Production

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