An ex-crime chief says the force searching for missing mum Nicola Bulley could be in breach of national policing guidelines.
Former Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill said in a case such as this it is recommended a second constabulary be brought in for a review within seven days.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police, which is running the search for the 45-year-old dog walker, told the Mirror it is their understanding such a move has not been made.