Braverman defends police resources for new crime crackdown

UK home secretary insists force has sufficient staffing numbers to tackle back-to-basics policing'

The UK home secretary has insisted the police have the resources required to meet a pledge to follow all reasonable lines of inquiry" in a fresh crackdown on crime.

Police forces in England and Wales have agreed to follow all evidence such as footage from CCTV, doorbells and dashcams, as well as phone data, to find suspect or stolen property.