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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kim Pilling

No-nonsense ‘God’s copper’ James Anderton dies aged 89

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Outspoken former police chief constable Sir James Anderton has died aged 89.

Sir James became a national known figure during his spell in charge at Greater Manchester Police between 1975 and 1991.

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