One of the country's former top police chiefs has described criticism of the police searching for missing mum Nicoila Bulley as "not helpful". Sir Peter Fahy, former chief at Greater Manchester Police, said there was "a feeling that the way Lancashire Police has been focused on has got to the stage of being unfair".
Nicola, 45, disappeared while on a dog walk in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, on January 27. The investigation has been criticised after, during a press briefing led by senior investigating officer Rebecca Smith, it was revealed Nicola had "vulnerabilities".
Later that day, the constabulary released a statement outlining that Nicola had "significant" issues with alcohol brought on by struggles with menopause. Reportedly due to these issues, on January 10 officers had been called to her address in Inskip over concerns for her welfare.
